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Hood College Trade Programs

Hood College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Frederick, MD. A Smaller City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Hood College?

Contact information for Hood are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	401 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD 21701
Phone:	3016963131
Website:	www.hood.edu/
Admissions:	www.hood.edu/admission-aid
Financial Aid:	www.hood.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Hood?

You can apply to Hood online at: www.hood.edu/apply/

Hood is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Hood

Here’s what Hood looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Hood?

Hood maintains an acceptance rate of 78%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Hood vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,389	1,048	75%
Women	1,959	1,556	79%

Can I Afford Hood College?

The average net price after aid at Hood is $23,707. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$46,700
In-State Fees	$1,000
Out-of-State Tuition	$46,700
Out-of-State Fees	$1,000
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$47,700
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$47,700

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 25% of students at Hood receive some form of financial aid (303 students).

About 98% of students at Hood receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,297 per student.

37% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,638.

Student Loan Debt

68% of Hood undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,881 per year.

Hood College Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,058 students enrolled at Hood, all undergraduate. Hood is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,202 undergraduate students at Hood, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Hood College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	38
Black or African American	210
Hispanic	199
White	597
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	63
Non-Resident	18

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Hood are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Maryland	220
Pennsylvania	21
Virginia	17
Delaware	6
New Jersey	5

Additionally, approximately 1.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Hood College

Hood provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

33 undergraduate students at Hood took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Hood College

Hood offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Hood maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.