| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,277 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,179 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
98 |
| Total graduate students: |
1,011 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
164 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
847 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
23% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 3.9% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 15.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 11.2% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 57.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.4% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 2.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.7% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 3.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 12.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 9.3% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 63.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 4.5% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
50 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Frederick, MD |
| Population of city/town: |
66,893 |
| Nearest major city: |
Washington, DC |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
50 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
658,893 |
| Online campus map: |
www.hood.edu/about-hood/
visit-campus/
campus-map.html |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (80%)
- single-student apartments (17%)
- special housing for disabled students
- other housing including French, German, Spanish, Honors, and theme housing. (3%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
83% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
55% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
45% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus unless living near campus with relatives. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
50% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
500 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. Distance learning classroom. Digital photography and video editing labs. First-year students receive free iPad at orientation. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Observatory, child development lab school, mock trial courtroom, financial trading room. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, math, study skills, Workshops for time management and research papers. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, graduate school application assistance, individual appointments, lifetime service for students/alumni. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special housing, adaptive equipment, ; other services provided on an individual basis. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
60% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Blue and Grey Today, published biweekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
17 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
79 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Muslim Student Association, Jewish Student Union, Young Life, Hood Interfaith Team, Bible Study; Campus and Catholic Campus Ministries |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Union, Hispanic/Latino Organization |
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| International student organizations: |
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International club, African Students Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Theatre, chamber singers, choir, Campus Activities Board, Habitat for Humanity, TEA, Equal Sex, Best Buddies, Rotaract, Service Squad, Academic Judicial Council, STARs, Wisteria, College Republicans, College Democrats, Free Radicals, House Forum, Maryland Student Legislature, Model UN, Finance Committee, PRSSA, Professional Studies Student Group, Publicity Committee, Strong Women of Today and Tomorrow, Environmental Action Team, Karate-Do Organization; gospel and dance choirs; Residential Judicial, Student Athletic Advisory, and Commuter Councils; Anime and History Honorary Societies; Management, Student Education, Student Social Work, Student Chapter for Women in Math, and Mathematical Associations; art, dance, philosophy/religion, French, math, environmental, psychology, and health professions career clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Tom Dickman,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Staci Thomson-Brennan,
Assistant Athletic Director/SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Director of Athletics,
Hood College,
401 Rosemont Avenue,
Frederick, MD 21701-8575 |
| School colors: |
navy and gray |
| School mascot: |
Blazer |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Middle Atlantic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's field hockey | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track (indoor) | no | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
27% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
15% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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softball fields, athletic center (with arena, fitness center, cardio room, tennis compound, aquatics centers); multi-sport turf for field hockey, lacrosse, and soccer |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, billiards, football, soccer, table tennis, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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equestrian sports |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading, equestrian sports |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Washington, DC (52 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Baltimore (53 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Washington, DC (54 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Frederick, MD (2 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
23% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
yes |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
19% immediately, 40% within one year of graduation, 66% within 5 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Hood College, Johns Hopkins University, Loyola University, Mount St. Mary's University, Pennsylvania State University, Salisbury University, Towson University, University of Maryland. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
50% within six months of graduation, 68% within one year of graduation, 91% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Carroll County Public Schools, Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick News-Post, Maryland General Assembly, National Institute of Mental Health, United Way, USARIMIID. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Marcia Coyle, Washington Bureau Chief, National Law Journal
- Dr. Joy Dubost, Director of Nutrition and Healthy Living, National Restaurant Association, National Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association
- Beverley Swaim-Staley, Maryland State Secretary of Transportation.
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