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Hood College

Frederick, MD·Private·~78% acceptance

Located in Frederick, MD, Hood College is a private college. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 78% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $20,873 per year. About 56% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $57,089 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$20,873/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $61,219
Aid cuts ~$40,346/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.4–3.9
SAT (middle 50%)1000–1210
ACT (middle 50%)Not reported
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
56%
graduation rate
68%
freshman retention
$48,415
median earnings, 6yr
$57,089
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Hood College's acceptance rate?
Hood College admits about 78% of applicants.
How much does Hood College cost?
At Hood College, the average net price after aid is about $20,873 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $61,219 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Hood College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1000–1210 on the SAT.
What are Hood College's application deadlines?
Hood College's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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