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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.hood.eduUSAQS #99 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Hood College
Hood College is a private liberal arts college located in Frederick, Maryland. Founded in 1893 as the Woman's College of Frederick, it became coeducational in 1971 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs across the arts, sciences, business, education, and humanities. The college emphasizes personalized learning, small class sizes, and strong student-faculty relationships. Hood is known for its historic campus, commitment to women's leadership legacy, and active engagement with the local Frederick community.
Key Facts
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Live portal snapshot
US News & World Report #14 · 2026QS #99 · 2026Forbes #2013 · 2026US News & World Report #14 · 2025US News & World Report #113 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, approximately 50 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
2/10
Diversity
1/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
2,020 students (101 international)
Campus: Urban, approximately 50 acres
Location: Frederick, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 77%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 77%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school