Hood College
Private college · Frederick, MD · 1,194 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
78%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$21,548
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$64,766
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
54%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Hood College?
Hood College accepts about 78 of every 100 applicants (78%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Hood College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Hood College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Hood College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $64,766 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,548 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $49,380 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$49,380
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$49,380
- Room & board$16,600
- Total cost of attendance$64,766
- Average net price after grants$21,548
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Communications, Biology, Psychology.
Hood College FAQ
- What is Hood College's acceptance rate?
- 78% — accessible.
- Is Hood College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Hood College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Hood College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Hood College cost?
- About $64,766 a year before aid; $21,548 on average after grants.
- What is Hood College's FAFSA school code?
- 002076. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Hood College receives your information.
- What is Hood College's graduation rate?
- 54% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Hood College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goucher CollegeBaltimore, MD | 78% | 1090–1325 | $25,526 | 56% |
| McDaniel CollegeWestminster, MD | 78% | — | $22,980 | 56% |
| University of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD | 79% | 740–1330 | $6,270 | 45% |
| Maryland Institute College of ArtBaltimore, MD | 77% | 1078–1305 | $42,075 | 71% |
| Stevenson UniversityOwings Mills, MD | 79% | — | $24,904 | 67% |
| Loyola University MarylandBaltimore, MD | 75% | 1200–1370 | $34,082 | 75% |