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Hood College campus
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Private (nonprofit)
Town
Small (< 5,000)
Liberal Arts

Hood College

Frederick, MD

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Undergraduates
1,200
Acceptance rate
70%
Graduation rate
60%
Retention (1st yr)
75%
In-state tuition
$42,000
Out-of-state tuition
$42,000
Avg net price
$24,000
Student-faculty
10:1

About Hood College

Hood College is a private nonprofit institution in Frederick, MD. It enrolls about 1,200 undergraduates.

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Admissions Snapshot

Acceptance rate
70%
Avg SAT
1,100
Avg ACT
23
Retention
75%
Graduation rate
60%
Student-faculty
10:1

Test policies vary by school and year. Visit the official admissions page for the most up-to-date requirements and deadlines.

Cost & Financial Aid

In-state tuition
$42,000
Out-of-state tuition
$42,000
Room & board
—
Avg net price
$24,000
Median earnings (10 yr)
—

Net price = average cost after grants and scholarships for full-time undergrads receiving federal aid.

Financial Aid

Pell grant recipients
—
Federal loan rate
—
Median debt at graduation
—
Median earnings (6-10y)
—

Pell = need-based federal grants that don't have to be repaid. Higher rates often signal an accessible, affordability-focused campus.

Popular Majors & Career Match

Top programs

Biological & Biomedical Sciences14% of grads
Degrees: Bachelor's
Business, Management & Marketing12% of grads
Degrees: Bachelor's

Program shares from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Salary estimates are national averages (NACE / BLS) and vary by role and region.

Connects to your interests

InvestigativeSocial

Career pathways

Healthcare
Business & Finance

Explore the Campus

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Athletics

Division III — Middle Atlantic Conferences.

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Location

Frederick, MD — Mid-Atlantic. Setting: Town.