- AcademicsB-
- ValueA-
- DiversityA-
- CampusC+
- AthleticsC+
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsC+
- LocationB-
- DormsC+
- Campus FoodC
- Student LifeB-
- SafetyB+
Hood College is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Commonwealth Conference
Address
401 Rosemont Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
Website
Hood College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79%
SAT Range
910-1160
ACT Range
20-25
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Hood College
Cost
Net Price
$24,373/ year
National
$15,403Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 81%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.26 responses
- 78%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.27 responses
- 70%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.27 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,180Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
36%
Varsity Athletes
25%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
79%
Poll
- 73%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.22 responses
Poll
- 66%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.41 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
63%
National
48%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%- 88%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.16 responses
Hood College Reviews
454 reviews
All Categories
I love Hood College! There is always something to do so you are never stuck in your room bored. Some classes are challenging, butI would rather this than a school that doesn't teach well. Hood College may be small, but there are so many different things here, like clubs, activities, and even a few parties. This is a great school for many who don't like to be around too many people. As a proud Hood student, I can say that this is a great school.
It's a beautiful, small campus with a variety of classes and clubs to join. It's located about 10min walking distance from downtown Frederick where you get great food, shopping, and nightlife. You are 30min away from D.C. and Baltimore where you have even more doors open of internships and careers. It sounds great right?! Well the part that doesn't get this school a 5 star rating, it's expensive. Those internship and career opportunities for certain majors are extremely competitive because so many in this area want to do the same thing. In other words, you have to know what you want and be able to fight for it. The classes here are wonderful, teaching not only the curriculum but also life lessons along the way!
My experience at Hood College was very Captivating. I enjoyed many things about Hood College, including the campus, classmates, and amicable professors. While an education is always something to be treasured, a fortune is needed for a proper return on investment.