by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,187 undergraduates in 2020, Hood is a small, private college located in Frederick, Maryland. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Hood offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Hood can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Hood Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 12.0% of the student population at Hood. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Hood Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Hood does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Hood Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Hood for Veterans Guide.
Hood offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Hood has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,187 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,132 (95.4%). Part-time attendance was 55 (4.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,132 | 55 | 1,187 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Hood is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Hood #1079 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Hood by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Hood Diversity Guide.
Hood has a total of 323 student athletes, 157 men and 166 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,148,026 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,148,026 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Hood College Athletics