Hood College

Frederick, Maryland

Private Nonprofit Graduate Programs

$45,870

In-State Tuition

55.3%

Graduation Rate

$57,089

Median Earnings

1,202

Enrollment

Hood College is a private institution in Frederick, Maryland with 1,202 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is $45,870 compared with a Maryland nursing-school average of $15,339. The school reports a graduation rate of 55.3%, median earnings of $57,089, and median federal debt of $25,000.

Tuition vs State

$45,870

+$30,531

$45,870 is higher than the state average of $15,339.

Graduation vs State

55.3%

+7.8%

55.3% is higher than the state average of 47.5%.

Earnings vs State

$57,089

+$8,069

$57,089 is higher than the state average of $49,020.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 12% Graduation rank: Top 31% Value rank: Top 87%

About Hood College

Location	Frederick, Maryland
Institution Type	Private Nonprofit
Highest Degree	graduate
Website	www.hood.edu
In-State Tuition	$45,870
Out-of-State Tuition	$45,870
Total Enrollment	1,202
Acceptance Rate	78.1%
Graduation Rate	55.3%
Retention Rate	80.3%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$57,089
Median Debt at Graduation	$25,000
Est. Monthly Loan Payment	$265
Pell Grant Recipients	36.3%
Students Receiving Loans	63.7%
Loan Default Rate	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$183,480

Median Debt

$25,000

Monthly Payment

$265

Earnings / Debt

2.3x

A typical graduate debt load would equal about 0.5 years of post-payment earnings capacity using the reported median earnings and 10-year monthly payment estimate.

Affordability Context

36.3% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 63.7% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is common in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Hood College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $183,480, while the reported median debt is $25,000 with an estimated monthly payment of $265. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.