Hood College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$43,800

3.03% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$23,624

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

0.508%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

77.9%

3,000 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,056

67.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

61.2%

134 Graduates

About

Hood College is a higher education institution located in Frederick County, MD. In 2022, the most popular Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentrations at Hood College were General Educational Leadership & Administration (64 degrees awarded), Computer & Information Systems Security (11 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (10 degrees).

In 2022, 545 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hood College. 67.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (347 degrees), 5.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hood College is $43,800, which is $19,804 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Hood College was 0.508%, corresponding to 2 out of the 394 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Hood College is $43,800, which is $19,804 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,624.

In 2022, 97% of undergraduate students attending Hood College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$43,800

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Hood College was $43,800. The cost of tuition at Hood College is $19,804 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hood College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,624

2022 Value

0.551%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Hood College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,624. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Hood College grew by 0.551%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hood College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,889

Room and Board

$1,288

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hood College was of $12,889 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.96% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,288. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.42% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hood College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Hood College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hood College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.508%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Hood College was 0.508%, which represents 2 out of the 394 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Hood College received 3,000 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 6.02% annual growth. Out of those 3,000 applicants, 2,336 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,056 students enrolled at Hood College in 2022.

Hood College has an overall enrollment yield of 12.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

2,336

Accepted Out of 3,000

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hood College was 77.9% (2,336 admissions from 3,000 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 76.8%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 6.02%, while admissions declined by 4.69%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Hood College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Hood College had a total enrollment of 2,056 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Hood College is 1,386 students and the part-time enrollment is 670. This means that 67.4% of students enrolled at Hood College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hood College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.3% White, 14.3% Black or African American, 9.39% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Two or More Races, 3.5% Asian, and 0.0486% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hood College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and Black or African American Female (11.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (19.7%), followed by White Male (12.4%) and Black or African American Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hood College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,056 students. The full-time enrollment at Hood College is 1,386 and the part-time enrollment is 670. This means that 67.4% of students enrolled at Hood College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hood College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hood College was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Hood College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hood College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,179 enrolled students
Black or African American
294 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
193 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hood College is 57.3% White, 14.3% Black or African American, 9.39% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Two or More Races, 3.5% Asian, and 0.0486% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 76 students (3.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 189 more women than men received degrees from Hood College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hood College is white (347 degrees awarded). There were 5.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The most common Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentration at Hood College is General Educational Leadership & Administration (64 degrees awarded), followed by Computer & Information Systems Security (11 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (10 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hood College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (140 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), and Biology (54 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hood College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,656,323 people), Software developers (583,316 people), Secondary school teachers (546,066 people), Physicians (414,778 people), and Other managers (316,442 people).

The most specialized majors at Hood College in 2022 are Education (140 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), Biology (54 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (69 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (7 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hood College are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Hood College are Education (140 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), Biology (54 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (69 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (7 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hood College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,987,575 people), Computer Systems Design (676,207 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (617,080 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (610,184 people), and Offices of physicians (229,885 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hood College.

Most Common (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
41 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
22 degrees awarded
General Psychology
19 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hood College was General Business Administration & Management with 41 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Hood College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

178

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

367

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Hood College, which is 0.485 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (367).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hood College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Hood College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.48 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Hood College in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 2.71 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 50% of students graduating from Hood College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Hood College is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.73% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
347 degrees awarded
Black or African American
69 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hood College is white (347 degrees awarded). There were 5.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

0.917% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
233 degrees awarded
White Male
114 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hood College is white female (233 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (114 degrees).

Operations

Hood College has an endowment valued at nearly $128M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −7.26M (−5.68%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Hood College had a total salary expenditure of 50.3M. Hood College employs 40 Assistant professors, 33 Associate professors and 21 Professors. Most academics at Hood College are Female Assistant professor (26), Female Associate professor (17), and Male Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hood College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 31 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 30 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Endowment

$128M

2022 Endowment

4.88%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hood College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$20.2M

2022 Salaries

1.1%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Hood College paid a median of $20.2M in salaries, which represents 40.1% of their overall expenditure ($50.3M) and a 1.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.66% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.46% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.85M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Hood College paid a total of $6.85M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 34% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hood College were Assistant professor with 40 employees, Associate professor with 33 employees, and Professor with 21 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hood College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hood College was Female Assistant professor with 26 employees, Female Associate professor with 17 employees, and Male Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Hood College.

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