Acceptance
78%
Tuition
$47,700
Grad Rate (4yr)
44%
Retention
68%
Earnings
$57,089
AI Overview
Hood College in Frederick, Maryland blends strong liberal arts with distinctive programs in environmental science and global studies. The campus feels close-knit—with an accessible 78% acceptance rate, professors know students by name and mentor them through research opportunities. Independent thinkers who want hands-on learning thrive here, especially those drawn to sustainability work. The college's location offers both mountain trails and proximity to D.C. internships, giving students unusual access to both natural laboratories and policy centers.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
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ACT Score Range
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Tuition
$47,700
Room & Board
$16,200
Average Net Price
$20,873
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
37%
Take Federal Loans
68%
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$57,089Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$25,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
17 graduates
$92,955
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
32 graduates
$78,503
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
23 graduates
$65,110
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
23 graduates
$60,022
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
21 graduates
$53,886
4 yrs after graduation
Special Education and Teaching
14 graduates
$50,200
4 yrs after graduation
English Language and Literature, General
11 graduates
$50,126
4 yrs after graduation
Fine and Studio Arts
14 graduates
$44,411
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
48+ programsAnd 36 more programs available
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