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Hood College
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Annual Tuition
$45,870
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
78.1%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
58.0%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$57,089
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Hood College is a private college in Frederick, Maryland. In fall 2018, Hood enrolled 2,052 students (1,092 undergraduate students; 960 graduate students). Thirty-eight percent of students are either members of under-represented racial or ethnic populations or from foreign countries.
Source: Wikipedia Data
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$183,480
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
6.8 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$27,089
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$87,410
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$358,300
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Hood College is $25,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$45,870
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
80.3%
Success
58.0%
In-State Cost
$45,870
Age 25+ Students
5.6%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
439 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.