Hood College

Frederick, MD · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Hood College

Hood College is a small, private nonprofit institution in Frederick, MD, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,194 students. The acceptance rate is 78%. 57% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $57,089.

78%

Acceptance

$20,873

Net price

1,194

Enrollment

57%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

78%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$20,873

Average net price

$47,700

In-state tuition

$47,700

Out-of-state tuition

$16,200

Room & board

$1,430

Books & supplies

$61,219

Total cost of attendance

37%

Students receiving Pell grants

68%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,424

$30–48K

$14,454

$48–75K

$19,837

$75–110K

$23,638

$110K+

$29,078

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing19.1%

Business14.1%

Communications10.1%

Biology9.4%

Psychology7.2%

Computer Science6.1%

Education5.4%

Social Sciences5.1%

Foreign Languages3.6%

History3.3%

After Graduation

$57,089

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$48,415

Median earnings (6 yrs)

57%

Graduation rate

68%

Retention rate

79%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,518

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,194

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

31%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women

35% men

Race & ethnicity

White

50%

Black

18%

Hispanic

17%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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