Hood College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3716 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1031 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #961 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #483 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 1,209
- Graduates
- 869
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.hood.edu
Hood College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Hood College has an acceptance rate of 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 76% | 80% |
| Applicants | 3,287 | 1,370 | 1,917 |
| Admissions | 2,568 | 1,036 | 1,532 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 303 | 114 | 189 |
269 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
360 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
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
| White | 1131 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 302 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 224 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 147 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 104 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 102 (5%) |
| Asian | 66 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hood College is $23,462 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,019 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,666 |
| $48-75K | $25,892 |
| $75-110K | $26,388 |
| $110K+ | $27,254 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,120 | $9,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,120 | $9,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,120 | $9,000 |
| Fee in-district | $750 | $280 |
| Fee in-state | $750 | $280 |
| Fee out-of-state | $750 | $280 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 768 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,250 |
| Room charge | $6,900 |
| Meal charge | $7,350 |
Hood College majors
Hood College has granted 255 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs, 212 master's across 18 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees in Organizational Leadership. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hood College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | 21 | |
| Computer Science | 18 | 20 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 29 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Psychology, General | 23 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 22 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 21 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 17 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 14 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 14 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 12 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 11 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 10 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Social Work | 10 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 7 | ||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 7 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 7 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 6 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 6 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 6 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, Other | 6 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Finance, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 255 | 212 | 7 |
Hood College has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 48% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 48% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hood College has published 843 scientific papers with 14,532 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
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 15 |
| 1993 | 7 | 48 |
| 1994 | 15 | 82 |
| 1995 | 10 | 83 |
| 1996 | 7 | 91 |
| 1997 | 6 | 101 |
| 1998 | 17 | 134 |
| 1999 | 9 | 119 |
| 2000 | 7 | 142 |
| 2001 | 20 | 140 |
| 2002 | 17 | 167 |
| 2003 | 11 | 226 |
| 2004 | 18 | 196 |
| 2005 | 15 | 181 |
| 2006 | 16 | 240 |
| 2007 | 7 | 243 |
| 2008 | 17 | 278 |
| 2009 | 18 | 376 |
| 2010 | 19 | 383 |
| 2011 | 43 | 488 |
| 2012 | 34 | 493 |
| 2013 | 26 | 605 |
| 2014 | 36 | 648 |
| 2015 | 44 | 617 |
| 2016 | 23 | 606 |
| 2017 | 23 | 564 |
| 2018 | 32 | 720 |
| 2019 | 46 | 768 |
| 2020 | 32 | 980 |
| 2021 | 38 | 1104 |
| 2022 | 47 | 972 |
| 2023 | 35 | 1110 |
| 2024 | 43 | 1189 |
Hood College alumni
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Greta Zimmer Friedman
- Occupations
- dental assistantpainterdesignerrestorer
- Biography
-
Greta Friedman was an Austrian-born American who was photographed being grabbed and kissed by Navy sailor George Mendonsa (1923–2019) in the iconic V-J Day in Times Square photograph of 1945 by Life magazine photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt. For decades the photograph was misattributed in popular culture as being that of a nurse, however, Friedman was wearing a white uniform because she was a dental assistant.
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Claire McCardell
- Years
- 1905-1958 (aged 53)
- Occupations
- designerfashion designer
- Biography
-
Claire McCardell was an American fashion designer of ready-to-wear clothing in the twentieth century. She is credited with the creation of American sportswear.
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Kelly M. Schulz
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kelly M. Schulz is an American politician who served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce from January 2019 to January 2022 and earlier as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. She served in the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 4A, Frederick County, Maryland. She ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for Governor of Maryland in 2022, losing to state delegate Dan Cox.
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Beverly Byron
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Beverly Barton Byron is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the U.S. Congresswoman representing the 6th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1979, to January 3, 1993.
General info
| Alternative names | Hood |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Motto | Corde et Mente et Manu With Heart and Mind and Hand |
| Colors | blue, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 301 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 401 Rosemont Ave Frederick, Maryland, 21701 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 78,000 |
| Phone | 3016963131 |