Overview
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Hood College occupies a 50-acre suburban campus in Frederick, Maryland, situated approximately 50 miles from both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The institution, founded in 1893 as a women's college by the Reformed Church of the United States, became fully coeducational in 2003 and maintains its historic limestone buildings arranged around a central quadrangle. Operating as a private liberal arts college, Hood offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in the sciences, education, and business, including a distinctive partnership with the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. The campus features traditional residence halls housing primarily undergraduate students, while graduate students typically commute from the surrounding region. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Blazers, participating in the Middle Atlantic Conference.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.41 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,430 |
| Other Fees | $750 |
| Room and Board | $14,250 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,592 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,142 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 13% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Education | 9% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025