Hood College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3735 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1059 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 987 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 23 of 1 | In Frederick |
| # 499 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
78%
Enrollment
4,319
Average SAT
1,093
Average ACT
23
Avg. cost to attend
$23,350 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,198
Graduates
903
Male:Female Ratio
33:67
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Hood College has an acceptance rate of 78% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 78% | 78% |
| Applicants | 3,352 | 1,389 | 1,959 |
| Admissions | 2,607 | 1,048 | 1,556 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 312 | 102 | 210 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 53% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 7% |
| â– Asian | 3% |
| â– Hispanic | 12% |
| â– Black or African American | 15% |
| â– Two or more races | 5% |
| â– Unknown | 4% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Hood College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Hood College majors
Hood College has granted 270 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs, 204 master's across 17 programs, and 10 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hood College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | 24 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 35 | - | - |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | 28 | - |
| Computer Science | 11 | 16 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 26 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | 25 | - |
| Psychology, General | 22 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | - | 14 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | - | 12 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 12 | - | - |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 12 | - | - |
| Social Work | 11 | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 11 | - | - |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 10 | - | - |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | - | 10 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | - | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | - | 10 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | - | - |
| Bioinformatics | - | 9 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | - | - |
| Environmental Science | 8 | - | - |
| History, General | 8 | - | - |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | - | 8 | - |
| Public Health, General | 8 | - | - |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | - | 7 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 7 | - |
| Accounting | 6 | - | - |
| Economics, General | 6 | - | - |
| Environmental Biology | - | 6 | - |
| Sociology, General | 6 | - | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | - | 5 | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, Other | - | 4 | - |
| Sustainability Studies | 4 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | - | - |
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | - | - |
| Pre-Art Therapy | 2 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | - | 2 | - |
| Biochemistry | 1 | - | - |
| Finance, General | 1 | - | - |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | - | - |
| Music, General | 1 | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 270 | 204 | 10 |
Publications & Citations
Hood College has published 865 scientific papers with 15,404 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
10 Notable alumni
1. Kenneth P. Kerr
1957-. (aged 69)
politician
Kenneth P. Kerr is an American politician. He is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates. He represents District 3B, which covers parts of Frederick County. He was previously a member of the Frederick County Board of Education from 2016 to 2018.
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2. James N. Robey, Jr
1941-. (aged 85)
politician
James N. Robey Jr., an American Democratic politician, was a Maryland State Senator from January 10, 2007, to January 14, 2015. He was the Senate Majority Leader from 2013 until he retired in January 2015.
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3. Nilah Magruder
1982-. (aged 44)
illustrator
comics artist
Nilah Magruder is an American comic artist who also works in storyboarding and animation.
4. Sophie Kerr
1880-1965 (aged 85)
novelist
poet
writer
Sophie Kerr was a prolific writer of the early 20th century whose stories about smart, ambitious women mirrored her own evolution from small-town girl to successful career woman. At a time when few women were financially self-sufficient, Kerr made her way from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to New York City, where she supported herself as a magazine editor and a writer...
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All 10 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Hood
Founded
1893
Motto
Corde et Mente et ManuWith Heart and Mind and Hand
Colors
blue, gray
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August)
Total staff
303
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
401 Rosemont Ave Frederick, Maryland, 21701 United States
City Population
78,000
Phone
3016963131
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