Hood College
Frederick, Maryland · Private
Hood College admitted 78% of 3,287 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 55% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Hood College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Hood College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $65,142 a year. After grants, students paid $23,462 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Hood College’s acceptance rate?
Hood College admitted 78% of applicants: 2,568 of 3,287 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Hood College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due December 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Hood College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Hood College have supplemental essays?
No. Hood College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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