Hood College (HC)

Black Pinpoint 401 Rosemont Avenue | Frederick, MD | 21701

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Hood College is a small, private liberal arts school near Baltimore, Maryland where students feel like "part of a family and not just a number." Hood's "tradition-rich atmosphere" binds students together in an "academically-driven and cohesive community that encourages the pursuit of individual interests with direct support from the faculty." "Students [. . .] are always the number one priority," one student explains. This "extremely friendly and supportive atmosphere" is due, in part, to the low student-to-faculty ratio, which allows "you get to know your professors one-on-one." "My professors know my name, what I'm involved in outside of class, and who I am as an individual person," one student explains. Student's praise the "many resources" Hood makes available to students, including the Center for Academic Achievement and Retention, "a great program that helps students with writing and math." One student even says, "The library has become my second home." Some say that "the standards are a little high and the workload can be very demanding," but overall students agree that academic resources are available and most professors "are happy to meet with you outside of class or provide extra support if you're having trouble with an assignment."

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
3,513
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Acceptance Rate
65%
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Average HS GPA
3.32

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 610

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 600

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1010 - 1200

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 24

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$41,680
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,270
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
1770
Transportation for Commuters
$1,670
On-Campus Room and Board
13010
Approximate Expenses per year
$59,400

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
10 : 1
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Total Faculty
240
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Terminal Degree
147

Gender

Women
140
Men
100
Minority
36
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
59%
Graduate in 5 years
65%
Graduate in 6 years
66%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate

06. Student Body

What students say:

Hood's student body is very diverse in terms of interests, students agree. "Everyone works well together, and we have a very cohesive community." The "clearly-defined groups" on campus aren't exclusionary: Hood College "is not clique-y at all," and "there is never a feeling that you can't or shouldn't interact with people in other social, athletic, or academic groups." Many students "come from the Washington D.C. or Baltimore area," and they are "friendly, positive and enthusiastic." According to some, the typical student is interested in athletics, while others say Hood has "a colorful smattering of people from all walks of life, each with a different perspective on the world." Most agree that it is "easy to form tight friendships," and they have "never had trouble making friends or gathering classmates for study groups."

Gender

63% female37% male

Out of State

26% are out
of state
74% are
in-state

Students

94% are
full time
6% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,126
Foreign Countries Represented
14

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.00%
Asian
3.62%
Black
17.63%
Hispanic
12.03%
Caucasian
57.69%
Unknown
1.63%
International
1.72%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

What students say:

The Hood College campus is right next to downtown Frederick, where students can find "so many good restaurants," "lots of local shops and entertainment," "a beautiful park, movie theaters, a good mall, and….for those of legal drinking age, the downtown bar scene is excellent." "On weekends, there are often off-campus trips to places like Ski Liberty, Baltimore, and Washington D.C," which are each only about an hour away. Every week "a club or the campus activity board will try to have an event planned." "Wednesday nights are Whitaker Wednesdays," when the school hosts a fun activity on campus like trivia or game night. "May Madness and Homecoming Weekend are full of activities on the quad," one student explains, "which bring together not just students but the community." And commuter students are made to feel "included in the campus life and activities because they have a commuter club and a commuter lounge."

Students
57%
First-Year Students
82%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Payton Mills
Admission Visit Coordinator
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Office of Admission 401 Rosemont Avenue Frederick, MD 21701
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301-696-3400

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Phone icon
301-696-3400

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmission@hood.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
several Saturdays each year

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Accepted High School Seniors Only

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Airports: Baltimore-Washington International (BWI), Washington-Reagan National (DCA), Washington-Dulles International (IAD) Airports all are within an hour's drive of Hood. The College provides transportation to and from the BWI Airport during vacation and busy travel times. Train stations: Amtrak provides service to and from the BWI Airport Train Station, the Pennsylvania Station in Baltimore, and the Union Station in Washington. From there, buses, taxis, and a commuter train provide service to Frederick. Bus stations: Greyhound buses provide daily transportation to Frederick from Baltimore, Washington, New York, and other major cities. Trailways buses also offer limited service to Frederick.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Points North: Follow U.S. 15 south from Gettysburg and points north to Frederick. Take Rosemont Avenue exit. Turn right onto Rosemont Avenue. Travel approximately one-half mile and turn left at the entrance to Hood. From Points West: Follow I-70 east from Hagerstown and points west. Take first Frederick exit onto U.S. 40. Follow U.S. 40 east to U.S. 15 north to Rosemont Avenue. Turn left onto Rosemont Ave. Travel approximately one-half mile and turn left at the entrance to Hood. From Washington: Follow I-270 northwest from Washington, D.C., toward Frederick and Gettysburg. Avoid turning to I-70. I-270 ends and the highway becomes U.S. 15 North. Follow U.S. 15 north to Rosemont Avenue. Turn left onto Rosemont Ave. Travel approximately one-half mile and turn left at the entrance to Hood. From Baltimore: Follow I-70 west from Baltimore to junction with U.S. 15 North (Exit 53). Follow U.S. 15 north to Rosemont Avenue exit. Turn left onto Rosemont Avenue. Travel approximately one-half mile and turn left at the entrance to Hood.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Close to the college (about 10 minutes away) is the Courtyard by Marriott (5225 Westview Drive, 301-631-9030) which features an indoor pool fully equipped with a whirlpool, an exercise room, and dinner 6 nights per week. The Fairfield Inn by Marriott 5220 Westview Drive, 301-631-2000) features an indoor pool, exercise room, and complimentary breakfast 7 days per week. Also located within 10 minutes driving distance from campus is the Holiday Inn Express (5579 Spectrum Drive, 301-695-2881) located on Spectrum Drive which is adjacent to the Francis Scott Key shopping mall. This motel offers complimentary breakfast 7 days per week, allows family pets, and also gives a discount on rates just by mentioning Hood College. The Tyler-Spite Inn (112 West Church Street, 301-831-4455) is located in the heart of Frederick's historic district and is walking distance to campus. The Inn features spacious beautifully appointed rooms and walled gardens. There are a number of other motels in the Frederick area.


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intercollegiate sports
25%

Men's Sports (Blazers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Blazers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Coed
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Other
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Kate Gmuer
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
50
Number of Honor Societies
16
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
8
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell Computer Corp. Apple Corp.

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateDec 15

Required Forms

FAFSA
State Aid

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$33,041
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$29,970
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,035
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
74%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$33,024
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$39,927
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
59%
Graduate in 5 years
65%
Graduate in 6 years
66%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.

  • Latin American Studies.
  • Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication and Media Studies, Other.
  • Public Relations/Image Management.
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06 EDUCATION.

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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08 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • French Language and Literature.
  • German Language and Literature.
  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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09 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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10 HISTORY.

  • History.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Computational Science.
  • International/Global Studies.
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15 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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16 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
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17 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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19 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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20 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
  • Keyboard Instruments.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music.

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