Hood College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$46,700

3.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,350

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

77.8%

3,352 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,101

68.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

56.9%

136 Graduates

About

Hood College is a higher education institution located in Frederick County, MD. In 2024, the most popular Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentrations at Hood College were General Educational Leadership & Administration (42 degrees awarded), Computer & Information Systems Security (17 degrees), and Other Psychology (12 degrees).

In 2024, 596 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hood College. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (349 degrees), 5.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hood College is $46,700, which is $22,700 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Hood College is $46,700, which is $22,700 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,350.

In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Hood College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$46,700

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hood College was $46,700. The cost of tuition at Hood College is $22,700 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hood College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,350

2024 Value

0.477%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Hood College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,350. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Hood College grew by 0.477%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hood College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,316

Room and Board

$1,430

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hood College was of $14,316 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.08% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,430. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.33% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hood College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Hood College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.03% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hood College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Hood College received 3,352 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.98% annual growth. Out of those 3,352 applicants, 2,607 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,101 students enrolled at Hood College in 2024.

Hood College has an overall enrollment yield of 12%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,607

Accepted Out of 3,352

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hood College was 77.8% (2,607 admissions from 3,352 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 78.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.98%, while admissions grew by 1.52%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Hood College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Hood College had a total enrollment of 2,101 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Hood College is 1,443 students and the part-time enrollment is 658. This means that 68.7% of students enrolled at Hood College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hood College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.9% White, 15.1% Black or African American, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.14% Two or More Races, 3.43% Asian, 0.238% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0476% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hood College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.7%), followed by White Male (18%) and Black or African American Female (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.5%), followed by White Male (13.4%) and Black or African American Female (8.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hood College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,101 students. The full-time enrollment at Hood College is 1,443 and the part-time enrollment is 658. This means that 68.7% of students enrolled at Hood College are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hood College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hood College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Hood College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hood College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,112 enrolled students
Black or African American
317 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
246 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hood College is 52.9% White, 15.1% Black or African American, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.14% Two or More Races, 3.43% Asian, 0.238% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0476% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 91 students (4.33%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 180 more women than men received degrees from Hood College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hood College is white (349 degrees awarded). There were 5.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The most common Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentration at Hood College is General Educational Leadership & Administration (42 degrees awarded), followed by Computer & Information Systems Security (17 degrees) and Other Psychology (12 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hood College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (12 degrees awarded), Education (105 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (103 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hood College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,591,407 people), Software developers (681,841 people), Secondary school teachers (578,782 people), Physicians (430,487 people), and Other managers (346,383 people).

The most specialized majors at Hood College in 2024 are Language & Linguistics (12 degrees awarded), Education (105 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (103 degrees), History (8 degrees), and Biology (46 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hood College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Hood College are Language & Linguistics (12 degrees awarded), Education (105 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (103 degrees), History (8 degrees), and Biology (46 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hood College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,009,813 people), Computer Systems Design (755,304 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (669,186 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (644,308 people), and Offices of physicians (228,532 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hood College.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
36 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
35 degrees awarded
General Psychology
22 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hood College was General Business Administration & Management with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Hood College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

208

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

388

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 208 degrees were awarded to men at Hood College, which is 0.536 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (388).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hood College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Hood College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.14 times more than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Hood College in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 4.67 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 52% of students graduating from Hood College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
349 degrees awarded
Black or African American
69 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hood College is white (349 degrees awarded). There were 5.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

1.85% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
348 degrees awarded
White Female
323 degrees awarded
White Female
299 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hood College is white female (348 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (323 degrees).

Operations

Hood College has an endowment valued at nearly $198M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 24.1M (12.2%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Hood College had a total salary expenditure of 56.9M. Hood College employs 39 Assistant professors, 35 Associate professors and 22 Professors. Most academics at Hood College are Female Assistant professor (21), Female Associate professor (20), and Male Assistant professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hood College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 32 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, and Management with 24 employees.

Endowment

$198M

2024 Endowment

58.5%

growth from 2023

Hood College has an endowment valued at about $198M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Hood College grew 58.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $152M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hood College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.6M

2024 Salaries

4.91%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Hood College paid a median of $21.6M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($56.9M) and a 4.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.23% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.52M

Instructional Salaries

100

Number of Employees

In 2024, Hood College paid a total of $7.52M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hood College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees, and Management with 24 employees.

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