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Hood College

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Overview

Established in 1893, the Hood College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Frederick (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Maryland. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Hood College (Hood) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Hood College (Hood) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 132-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Hood also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Hood College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Hood College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Hood College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Hood College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym Hood
Founded 1893
Motto Corde et Mente et Manu
With Heart and Mind and Hand
Colours Blue and gray
Mascot Blaze
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University Location

Address 401 Rosemont Avenue
Frederick
21701 Maryland
United States
Hood College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Hood College Phone Number (301) 663 3131
Hood College Fax Number (301) 696 7653
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Hood College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Hood College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Hood College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Hood College.



Hood College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Hood College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Hood College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is considered but not required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are considered but not required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Hood College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Hood College's Admission Office Admission Office

401 Rosemont Avenue
Frederick 21701-8575
(301) 696 3400
800 922 1599

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Hood College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Hood College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Hood College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Hood College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Hood College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Hood College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Hood College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Hood College is Christian-Protestant Religious Affiliation

Christian-Protestant. United Church of Christ - www.ucc.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Hood College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Hood College's Library
Hood College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 107,419 physical volumes, 5,775 physical media, 79,542 digital/electronic media and 156 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 12 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. Hood College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Hood College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Hood College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 870 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Hood College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Hood College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Hood College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Hood College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Hood College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Hood College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Hood College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Hood College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Hood College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1922


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hood College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hood College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Hood College 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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