70%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,218 |
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| Declined | + 509 |
| Total Received | 1,727 |
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| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Baltimore, MD |
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| SAT | 5296 |
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| ACT | 1702 |
Hood College, founded in 1893, is an independent liberal arts college providing a residential experience for undergraduate men and women, and a professionally oriented graduate school. Its 50-acre campus is located in Frederick, MD, one hour from Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 2,144 |
| Established in | 1893 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Congregational (United Church of Christ) |
| Accredited by |
• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) |
50-acre campus in Frederick (population: 70,060), 40 miles northwest of Washington, DC, and 45 miles west of Baltimore. Served by bus; major airports and train serve Baltimore and Washington, DC. School operates transportation to Washington, DC, metro shuttle and subway stops, and to airports for semester breaks.
Hood College
401 Rosemont Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
| Application fee | |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
70%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,218 |
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| Declined | + 509 |
| Total Received | 1,727 |
Secondary school record
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Recommendations
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Particular talent/ability
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Jennifer Decker
Director of Admissions
P: 800 922-1599
F: 301 696-3819
admission@hood.edu
| Tuition | $37,400 |
| Room | $6,600 |
| Board | $1,650 |
| Additional fees | $560 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $47,410 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $29,186 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $18,224 |
75%
$29,186
Need-based
| Federal | $1,977,661 |
| State | $1,483,251 |
| Institutional | $17,169,044 |
| Other external | $1,071,158 |
| Total | $21,701,114 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $49,696 |
| Institutional | $4,175,772 |
| Other external | $901,071 |
| Total | $5,126,539 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
39%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
Maximum transfered
94
Minimum transfers must complete
30
60%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 15 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Bosnia And Herzegovina China Denmark Nigera Saudi Arabia Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Host family program Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
International Admissions Counselor
301 696-3400
international@hood.edu
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