| Screen last updated on: January 27, 2011 |
| Total undergraduates: |
454 men, 978 women, 1,432 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
400 men, 859 women, 1,259 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
54 men, 119 women, 173 total |
| Total graduate students: |
319 men, 742 women, 1,061 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
27 men, 46 women, 73 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
292 men, 696 women, 988 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
19% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 11.6% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.4% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 5.2% | Hispanic |
| 65.3% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.8% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 12.7% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 11.0% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.4% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 4.0% | Hispanic |
| 72.6% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.3% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 7.8% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
50 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Frederick, MD |
| Population of city/town: |
59,220 |
| Nearest major city: |
Washington, DC |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
50 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
588,292 |
| Online campus map: |
www.hood.edu/welcome/ visit.cfm?pid=visit_directionsCampusMap.ht |
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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 (66%)
- women's dorms (14%)
- single-student apartments (17%)
- special housing for disabled students
- other housing including German, French, and Spanish houses. (3%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
80% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
54% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
46% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
Freshmen and sophomores not living near campus with relatives are required to live on campus. |
| 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: |
353 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. Distance learning classroom. Digital photography and video editing labs. |
| 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 laboratory school. |
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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, older 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/alums. |
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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: |
30% |
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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, Catholic Campus Ministry, Hood College Campus Ministry, Young Life, Hood Interfaith Team, Hood Bible Study |
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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, Hood African Students Association, French House, German House, Spanish House |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Art club, theatre, chamber singers, gospel ensemble, choir, dance ensemble, dance club, Anime Society, Campus Activities Board, Residential Judicial Council, Commuter Council, Habitat for Humanity, TEA, Equal Sex, Best Buddies, Rotaract, Service Squad, History Honorary Society, Student Education Association, Academic Judicial Council, STARs, Wisteria, ARETE philosophy/religion club, French club, Student Social Work Association, College Republicans, College Democrats, Free Radicals, House Forum, Maryland Student Legislature, Model UN, Student Chapter Association for Women in Math, Least Squares Math Club, Mathematical Association, Finance Committee, PRSSA, Professional Studies Student Group, Management Association, Publicity Committee, Strong Women of Today and Tomorrow, Environmental Action Team, environmental club, psychology club, health professions career club, Karate-Do Organization, Student Athletic Advisory Council |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Gib Romaine, Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Staci Thomson-Brennan, Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Women's Director |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Director of Athletics Hood College 401 Rosemont Avenue Frederick, MD 21701-8575 |
| School colors: |
navy and gray |
| School mascot: |
Blazers |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Capital Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
20% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
5% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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multi-sport turf field (field hockey, lacrosse, soccer), softball field, aquatics center, gymnasium, fitness center |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, billiards, football, soccer, table tennis, volleyball |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading, equestrian sports |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| 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: |
5% |
| 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: |
37% immediately, 40% within one year of graduation, 68% within 5 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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American University, Catholic University of America, George Washington University, Hood College, Johns Hopkins University, Loyola University Maryland, Towson University, University of Maryland. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
75% within six months of graduation, 87% within one year of graduation, 88% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Bechtel Corporation, Booz Allen Hamilton, Frederick County Public Schools, Invitrogen/Life Technologies, National Cancer Institute, NSA, USARIMIID. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Beverley Swaim-Staley, Maryland State Secretary of Transportation
- Dr. Gale Gamble, board of trustees and medical doctor, Cancer Rehab Program
- Ellen Rosenbush, acting editor, Harpers Bazaar Magazine.
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