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Hood College

Frederick, MD 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate77%

Hood College Academics

Hood College requires a minimum of 124 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Hood College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Hood College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Hood College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 61% of students who start college at Hood College complete all the credits required within six years.

Hood College true.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Hood College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Hood College?

Hood College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Hood College.

Course Required?
2nd Language Yes
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer Yes

Reminder: Check with Hood College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Hood College

When choosing a major, Hood College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Hood College.Hood College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Hood College false.Hood College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Hood College


Does Hood College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Hood College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Hood College Have An Online Program?

❌ Hood College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Hood College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Hood College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Hood College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Hood College true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Hood College.

Does Hood College Require Internships?

🟨 Hood College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.


Additional Information About Hood College


Hood College Library

The main library on campus is the Beneficial-Hodson Library and Information Technology Center and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Hood College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Hood College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Art Therapy, Information Technology, psychology/counseling, environmental science, biology/biomedical science, Biochemistry, Cybersecurity

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Hood College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Hood College has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Hood College include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,056

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

77%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$45,870

Out-of-State

$45,870

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 15
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