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Hood College
Frederick, MD · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,548
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $60,061
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Hood College is a private nonprofit college in Frederick, MD with 1,194 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $21,548 per year ($8,587 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,061 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,287
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,568
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Hood College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $64,766
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $49,380
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,587
- $30–48k$15,361
- $48–75k$22,353
- $75–110k$24,702
- $110k+$29,661
Get a personal estimate with Hood College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Freshman retention
- 68%
- Median earnings
- $60,061
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,194
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 39%
- White50%
- Hispanic17%
- Black18%
- Asian3%
Hood College FAQ
What is Hood College's acceptance rate?+
Hood College admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Hood College test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Hood College?+
In Fall 2023, 3,287 students applied to Hood College and 2,568 were admitted; 303 enrolled.
Does Hood College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Hood College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Hood College require an essay?+
Hood College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Hood College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $64,766 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,548.
What is Hood College's graduation rate?+
54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 162760 · How we use this data
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