Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
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
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate78.1%
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
3600.0%
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 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
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
122High
Estimated from MD state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Washingtonpop. 690K
41 mi(71 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
44 mi(76 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
125 mi(217 min)