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Hood College, established in 1893, was initially known as the Women's College of Frederick, and was rechristened the Hood College in 1914. The campus of the institution is spread across an area of 50 acres. Hood College awards bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Majors are offered in more than 25 streams of study. In addition, students can choose from certificate programs including the Teaching Certification in Secondary Education, and the Teaching Certification in Special Education.
Hood College's athletics department fields a large number of men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The teams are nicknamed the Blazers, and they participate in sports including basketball, field hockey, golf, and softball.
The main campus of Hood is in Frederick, MD (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Hood offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Hood students most commonly major in a field related to science, computer science and engineering, and liberal arts.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 470 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 480 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Hood had 2,522 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at Hood belong to the Capital Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Hood College
401 Rosemont Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
General Phone: (301) 663-3131
http://www.hood.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 149 | interdisciplinary studies, history, English, economics, political science, humanities, French language, sociology, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 123 | educational administration, special education, curriculum and instruction, kindergarten/preschool teaching, reading teaching, math teaching |
| Business and Management | 75 | business management |
| Science | 65 | biology, biomedical sciences, environmental biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 40 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 35 | computer science, computer and info science, computer services management |
| Media | 18 | media studies |
| Family and Social Work | 18 | social work |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 11 | environmental studies |
| Fine Arts | 6 | ceramics |
| Medicine | 6 | health professions |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Hood in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 345 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 193 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 40 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Hood had a total enrollment of 2,522 students (1,782 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 47% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 72% |
| Pennsylvania | 7% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Hood offers campus housing for 793 of its 1,782 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Frederick, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,570 | 1,227 | 78% | 308 | 25% |
| Men | 539 | 419 | 78% | 108 | 26% |
| Women | 1,031 | 808 | 78% | 200 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,500 |
| Room and board | $ 8,980 |
| Room charge | $ 4,690 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,290 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Hood participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 207600)
Hood has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $72,627 | 13 | $74,586 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $59,956 | 15 | $55,009 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $54,993 | 17 | $47,108 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $61,654 | 45 | $57,680 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Track | Capital Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hood Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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