Hood College
Frederick, MD401 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD 21701
301-663-3131
Hood College is a small, private, liberal arts college located in Frederick, Maryland. The college was founded in 1893 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The college offers bachelor's degrees in more than 30 majors, as well as master's degrees in business, education, and counseling. The student-faculty ratio is 11:1 and the average class size is 17 students. The college has a strong commitment to service learning and offers a variety of opportunities for students to get involved in the community. Hood College is a great choice for students who are looking for a small, intimate learning environment where they can get individualized attention from their professors.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 2042
Acceptance Rate: 71.33%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.hood.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.hood.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $59898
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $59898
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Hood College is $214431.38. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Hood College. For graduates of Hood College, we saw an average early-career income of $52100.00 and mid-career income of $82600.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.