Hood College

Frederick, MD

Hood College

Frederick, MD

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Tuition & Fees

$49,462

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,336
Declined 664
Total Received 3,000
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Private

1,202

undergraduate students

854

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1893, Hood College is a private liberal arts college that is known for its strong programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences. It is located on a 50-acre campus in Frederick, Maryland—one hour from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,056
Established in 1893
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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50-acre campus in Frederick (population: 71,408), 40 miles northwest of Washington, DC, and 45 miles west of Baltimore. Served by bus; major airports and train serve Baltimore and Washington, DC. School operates transportation to Washington, DC, metro shuttle and subway stops, and to airports for semester breaks.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Hood College
401 Rosemont Avenue
Frederick, MD
21701

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
52%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
83%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
24%
Top 1/4
44%
Top 1/2
76%
Bottom 1/2
24%
Bottom 1/4
5%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) April 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,336
Declined 664
Total Received 3,000

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

60%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$32,052

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $45,870
Housing $6,900
Food $7,350
Additional fees $3,592
Books & supplies $1,430
Total $65,142
Average Financial Aid - $32,052
Total with Avg. Aid $33,090

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 301 696-3411
F: 301 696-3812
finaid@hood.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, equestrian sports

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, equestrian sports

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, soccer, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Middle Atlantic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioinformatics yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Economics, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Environmental Biology yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other yes
Finance, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Music, General yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Philosophy yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, Other yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Elementary/special Education
  3. English

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,056

total students

71%

in-state

29%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

58%

1,202
students

Female
62%
750

Male
38%
452

42%

854
students

Female
68%
584

Male
32%
270

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

1,152
students

Female
62%
719

Male
38%
433

4%

50
students

Female
62%
31

Male
38%
19

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
16%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
54%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 15
Countries most often represented Bosnia And Herzegovina
China
Ethiopia
Kosovo
Nepal
Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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