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Hood College

Hood

Frederick, Maryland 21701

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
Division
Division III

Plan Your Visit

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

36.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.9%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (76)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed

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
10 Years$57,089

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

VolleyballAthletic conferenceColleges conferenceCross country

History & Fun Facts

  • •In 1898, the first class graduated, with fourteen women earning Bachelor of Arts degrees.
  • •In 1897, the college received a 28-acre (110,000 m) tract of land for its campus from Margaret Scholl Hood.
  • •In 1913, the Trustees of the Woman's College announced that the name of the Woman's College would be changed to "Hood College", in honor of Mrs.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAD Washington Dulles32 mi
BWI Baltimore-Washington44 mi
MDT Harrisburg64 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA389 mi · ~11h 14m drive
New York, NY201 mi · ~5h 48m drive
Hartford, CT297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Providence, RI356 mi · ~10h 17m drive
Albany, NY294 mi · ~8h 30m drive
Syracuse, NY259 mi · ~7h 29m drive
Rochester, NY258 mi · ~7h 27m drive
Buffalo, NY251 mi · ~7h 15m drive
Philadelphia, PA125 mi · ~3h 37m drive
Pittsburgh, PA154 mi · ~4h 27m drive
Harrisburg, PA65 mi · ~1h 53m drive
Newark, NJ194 mi · ~5h 36m drive
Washington, DC41 mi · ~1h 11m drive
Baltimore, MD44 mi · ~1h 16m drive
Atlanta, GA550 mi · ~15h 53m drive
Charlotte, NC345 mi · ~9h 58m drive
Raleigh, NC260 mi · ~7h 31m drive
Miami, FL957 mi · ~27h 39m drive
Orlando, FL785 mi · ~22h 41m drive
Tampa, FL843 mi · ~24h 21m drive
Nashville, TN558 mi · ~16h 7m drive
New Orleans, LA970 mi · ~28h 1m drive
Richmond, VA130 mi · ~3h 45m drive
Chicago, IL561 mi · ~16h 12m drive
Detroit, MI356 mi · ~10h 17m drive
Minneapolis, MN895 mi · ~25h 51m drive
St. Louis, MO688 mi · ~19h 53m drive
Kansas City, MO917 mi · ~26h 29m drive
Indianapolis, IN466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
Columbus, OH299 mi · ~8h 38m drive
Cleveland, OH267 mi · ~7h 43m drive
Milwaukee, WI599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
Dallas, TX1172 mi · ~33h 51m drive
Houston, TX1216 mi · ~35h 8m drive
Austin, TX1310 mi · ~37h 51m drive
San Antonio, TX1380 mi · ~39h 52m drive
Los Angeles, CA2271 mi · ~65h 36m drive
San Francisco, CA2407 mi · ~69h 32m drive
San Diego, CA2249 mi · ~64h 58m drive
Seattle, WA2286 mi · ~66h 2m drive
Portland, OR2313 mi · ~66h 49m drive
Denver, CO1463 mi · ~42h 16m drive
Phoenix, AZ1958 mi · ~56h 34m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1813 mi · ~52h 23m drive
Honolulu, HI4802 mi · ~138h 43m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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