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The main campus of Hood is in Frederick, Maryland (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 and liberal arts.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 51% of people who applied to Hood were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 510 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 500 or more. Students attending Hood come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Hood had 2,117 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at the school.
Hood is generally not a school for part-time students. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at Hood belong to the Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference and Division III Independents for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hood College prepares students to excel in meeting the personal, professional, and global challenges of the future. Hood is committed to the integration of the liberal arts and technology sciences, to the exploration of values and community and to the preparation of students for lives of responsibility and leadership."
More complete details are provided below.
Hood College
401 Rosemont Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
General Phone: (301) 663-3131
Admissions Phone: (301) 696-3400
Financial Aid Phone: (301) 696-3411
http://www.hood.edu
Hood awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 101 | interdisciplinary studies, English, history, sociology, political science, French language, economics, humanities, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 90 | curriculum and instruction, kindergarten/preschool teaching, educational administration, special ed |
| Business And Management | 56 | business management |
| Science | 41 | biology, biomedical sciences, environmental biology, biochemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer and info science, computer science, computer services management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology |
| Media | 18 | media studies |
| Medicine | 12 | health professions |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | social work |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 2 | ceramics |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Hood in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 189 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 165 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 41 | 3 |
In 2005, Hood had a total enrollment of 2,117 students (1,469 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 45% |
| Graduate | 55% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 28% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 72% |
| Pennsylvania | 7% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
Hood offers campus housing for 620 of its 1,469 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,852 | 938 | 51% | 237 | 25% |
| Men | 603 | 303 | 50% | 81 | 27% |
| Women | 1,249 | 635 | 51% | 156 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 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 | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (301) 696-3400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,335 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,335 |
| Room and board | $ 7,750 |
| Room charge | $ 4,050 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Hood participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 207600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (301) 696-3411
Hood has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $64,982 | 13 | $64,537 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $53,088 | 12 | $52,011 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $44,945 | 14 | $41,425 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $53,221 | 39 | $52,386 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference |
| Track | Division III Independents |
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
Special Education and Teaching, General
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
Latin American 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
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Environmental Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hood Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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