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Hood College

Frederick, Maryland

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With more than 50 unique academic programs, Hood College offers a well-rounded, cross-disciplinary education built by your work—putting you on the fast track to career success.

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Whatever major you choose, you’ll develop the skills that give you the confidence and the training to adapt to evolving workplaces across industries. We foster connections that lead to breakthroughs, creating a launchpad for tomorrow’s professionals.

It all happens through the perseverance of students who want better for themselves. Through the dedication of caring professors who continually push for more. And through the knowledge that our work will benefit our region for generations to come.

We’re Hood College. We believe your future is worth the work.

Get to know Hood College

1,209
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
65%
 
Enrolled male students
35%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
97%
 
Part-time students
3%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
40%
 
Adjuncts
60%
 
Faculty Ratio
11:1
Student/teacher ratio
$45,120
Full-time tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate

What Others are Saying

“Hood has a special way of preparing us—not just academically, but personally. What I found here was not just knowledge, but a community. I found professors who challenged me and believed in me, peers who inspired me, and lessons that extended far beyond the classroom.”
— Cheryl Dyson, DOL'21, superintendent of FCPS

Contact Hood College

Contact Admissions

hood.edu/admission-aid
(301) 696-3400
admission@hood.edu

Campus Location

401 Rosemont Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 696-3131

Visit Hood Online

hood.edu