Frederick, MD · Private nonprofit · 4-year
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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.
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Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.
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Hood College reported a 78.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Hood College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Frederick, MD. The historical average net price is $20,873 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.
78.1%
3,287 applicants
N/A
Combined score
N/A
Composite score
$20,873
After financial aid
56.1%
Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort
68.0%
N/A
1,194
Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Hood College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $12,424 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $14,454 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $19,837 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $23,638 |
| $110,000+ | $29,078 |
| Major | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 45 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | 42 |
| Communication & Journalism | 22 |
| Psychology | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 19 |
| Social Sciences | 14 |
| Homeland Security & Criminal Justice | 12 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | 11 |
| Public Administration & Social Services | 11 |
Official website: https://www.hood.edu/
Admissions: https://www.hood.edu/admission-aid
Hood College reported a 78% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,287. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.
The historical 78% acceptance rate suggests Hood College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.
The stored historical average net price at Hood College is $20,873 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $35,535 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.
The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Hood College is 56%. its stored first-year retention rate is 68%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.
Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.
Hood College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on April 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Hood College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.
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