Hood College Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3233 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #943 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #874 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #604 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
| #2393 of 3,654 | For Psychology |
| #2616 of 5,073 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| #3709 of 4,739 | For Medicine |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,187
- Graduates
- 855
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 66% | 75% |
| Applicants | 3,425 | 1,279 | 2,146 |
| Admissions | 2,443 | 838 | 1,605 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 293 | 102 | 191 |
896 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
222 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 1235 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 327 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 191 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 92 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 91 (4%) |
| Asian | 71 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 32 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,219 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,234 |
| $48-75K | $24,167 |
| $75-110K | $26,834 |
| $110K+ | $31,485 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,680 | $8,820 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,680 | $8,820 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,680 | $8,820 |
| Fee in-district | $620 | $250 |
| Fee in-state | $620 | $250 |
| Fee out-of-state | $620 | $250 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 870 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,010 |
| Room charge | $6,600 |
| Meal charge | $6,410 |
Hood College Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | 28 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 20 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 20 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 20 | ||
| Computer Science | 11 | 8 | |
| Social Work | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 14 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 14 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 12 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 12 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 9 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 9 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 6 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, Other | 5 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 3 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Computational Science | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | ||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 222 | 221 | 11 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 53% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 9 |
| 1992 | 2 | 17 |
| 1993 | 4 | 22 |
| 1994 | 9 | 22 |
| 1995 | 5 | 24 |
| 1996 | 5 | 56 |
| 1997 | 6 | 60 |
| 1998 | 13 | 88 |
| 1999 | 8 | 88 |
| 2000 | 9 | 100 |
| 2001 | 14 | 130 |
| 2002 | 9 | 129 |
| 2003 | 6 | 181 |
| 2004 | 15 | 193 |
| 2005 | 6 | 172 |
| 2006 | 12 | 263 |
| 2007 | 5 | 259 |
| 2008 | 17 | 335 |
| 2009 | 17 | 475 |
| 2010 | 15 | 509 |
| 2011 | 32 | 603 |
| 2012 | 21 | 614 |
| 2013 | 25 | 705 |
| 2014 | 30 | 814 |
| 2015 | 37 | 719 |
| 2016 | 26 | 700 |
| 2017 | 14 | 600 |
| 2018 | 31 | 704 |
| 2019 | 36 | 719 |
| 2020 | 24 | 869 |
| 2021 | 28 | 917 |
Hood College alumni
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Greta Zimmer Friedman
- Occupations
- painterrestorerdesignerdental assistant
- Biography
-
Greta Zimmer 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. She served 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 is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of Maryland in 2022.
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Beverly Byron
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Beverly Barton Butcher 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 | 293 |
| 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 | 3016633131 |
| Fax | +1 (301) 696 7653 |