Hood College
Hood College is one of the eighteen private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Maryland. The campus is located in an urban area, in Frederick.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,112 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 256 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 200 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 78%). Every year 61% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Hood College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $37,400, and fees were $560. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $37,400 and $560 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students2,112 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 4 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 43 miles radius of Hood College
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George Washington University - Virginia Campus
25 miles away |
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Washington Adventist University
37 miles away |
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Stevenson University
38 miles away |
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Marymount University
39 miles away |
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Georgetown University
40 miles away |
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Catholic University of America
40 miles away |
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Howard University
41 miles away |
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Trinity Washington University
41 miles away |
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George Washington University
41 miles away |
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Notre Dame of Maryland University
43 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1922 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
Admission
81%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,090/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,090/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,090/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $465/credit | |
| In State Students | $465/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $465/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $49,050 | $49,050 | $49,050 |
| ADN | 70 | $76,300 | $76,300 | $76,300 |
| BSN | 125 | $136,250 | $136,250 | $136,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $23,250 | $23,250 | $23,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Hood College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $4,533 |
| Other Federal Grant | 25% | $936 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $8,008 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $21,994 |
| Federal Student Loans | 77% | $6,524 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $18,000 |
$24,338
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,622 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$19,432 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$25,886 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$27,604 |
| Over $110,000$30,848 |
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Student Population
1,128
Undergrads
984
Graduates
1,346
Women
766
Men
58%
Full-time
42%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
62% |
|
Black/African American |
13% |
|
Hispanic |
7% |
|
Non-resident alien |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maryland state board of nursing.
