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Hood College is located in Frederick, Maryland, United States. It was established in 1893 and was initially known as the Women’s College of Frederick. The Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church of the United States played a vital role in the establishment of this college. The college's campus spreads over an area of approximately 50 acres. Degrees and certificate programs are offered to students in many areas of study including environmental science, economics, religion, management, social work, and mathematics.
Students of Hood College have access to a large number of student clubs and organizations. Some of these are the Least Squares Math Club, Public Relations Student Society of America, Black Student Union, Student Government Association, Hood College Republicans, and Gospel Ensemble.
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Campus Location401 Rosemont Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
USA
Main Tel: (301) 663-3131
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in science, computer science and engineering, liberal arts, and mathematics.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High female/male ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 345 | 24 | | Master | 193 | 10 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 40 | 4 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 2,522 in 2007-2008 (1,782 full-time equivalent). About 35% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 65% of the class. Undergrads are 53% of enrolled students and graduate students are 47%. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 26,500 | | Room | $ 4,690 | | Board | $ 4,290 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Hood participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 40 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 31 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 9 |
Housing and MealsHood provides on-campus housing for 793 of its 1,782 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
AthleticsThe school is in the Capital Athletic Conference for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 78% | | Women | 78% | | All | 78% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 470-600 | | Math | 480-580 | | Writing | 480-590 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (14 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (75 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (35 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (11 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (123 awarded) - Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Reading Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (18 awarded) FINE ARTS (6 awarded) - Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
LIBERAL ARTS (149 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (13 awarded) MEDIA (18 awarded) - Communication and Media Studies
MEDICINE (6 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
MUSIC (3 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (2 awarded) SCIENCE (65 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Environmental Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (40 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Hood with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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