Frederick, MD

Hood College

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Hood College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Frederick, MD.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Hood College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

78% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 3,352 applied, 2,607 accepted, and 312 enrolled in Hood.
102 men and 210 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $47,700 for undergraduate programs and $9,470 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.99% compared to last year at Hood College.

Financial Aid

1,167 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $28,921.
For freshmen, 294 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $35,535.

Student Population

A total of 2,101 students enrolled Hood in 2025.
By gender, 710 men and 1,391 women students are enrolled.
There are 1,198 undergraduate and 903 graduate students.

68 Major Programs

  • 15 programs through online
  • 19 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Hood is 57% and the transfer-out rate is 29%.
The retention rate is 68% for full-time and 68% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
57%
Transfer-out Rate
29%
Retention Rate
68%
Students to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 241 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Hood and the average faculty salary is $75,247. The studetns to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
There are 407 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $66,350.
Number of Faculties
241
Average Faculty Salary
$75,247
Number of Staffs
407
Average Staff Salary
$66,350

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries