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Hood College

Hood

Frederick, Maryland 21701

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Hood College is a private institution in Frederick with particular strength in business and biology.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,089 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,707.

Established
1893
Motto
Latin: Corde et Mente et Manu
Mascot
Blaze
Type
Private college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and joined the Division III Chesapeake Women's Athletic Conference (CWAC)
Division
Division III

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78%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,202Students
11:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$57,089Earnings 10yr
$23,707Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hood College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$45,870
Room & Board$14,250
Books & Supplies$1,430
Total Cost of Attendance$59,174
Average Net Price$23,707
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,019
$30–48K$21,666
$48–75K$25,892
$75–110K$26,388
$110K+$27,254

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,707

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

36.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,185

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (76)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,202
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 17%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.3%
Freshman Retention80.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,415
8 Years$52,669
10 Years$57,089

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,800
Men
$60,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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