Paying for Hood College

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $45,870 3.08% $9,280 0.11%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Hood College (Hood) is $45,870 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,280. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $34,962.
97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $32,052. It could cover 69.88% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $33,090 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Hood's 4-year tuition is $192,580, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $273,946.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Hood College is $45,870. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.08% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $34,962.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $47,282 , a 3.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Hood Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$44,500$17,050
2023-2024$45,870$17,842
Change % 2023-20243.08%4.65%
2024-2025$47,282$18,671

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $9,280. The graduate tuition has been risen by 0.11% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,758.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $9,290 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 0.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Hood Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,270$17,050
2023-2024$9,280$17,842
Change % 2023-20240.11%4.65%
2024-2025$9,290$18,671

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Hood. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,360. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $500.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,300
2023-2024$1,360
2024-2025$1,423
Graduate2022-2023$500
2023-2024$500
2024-2025$500

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,842 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.65% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 10.57% compared to the previous year.
The Hood's 2024 on-campus COA is $65,142 and off-campus COA is $65,418.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Hood
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$45,870
Room & Board$14,250$14,382
Personal Expenses$3,592$3,736
Books & Supplies$1,430
Cost of Attendance$65,142$65,418
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Hood Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Hood?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Hood is $192,580.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Hood 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$46,763$47,672$48,600$49,546$192,580
Class of 2029Fall 2025$47,672$48,600$49,546$50,510$196,327
Class of 2030Fall 2026$48,600$49,546$50,510$51,492$200,147
Class of 2031Fall 2027$49,546$50,510$51,492$52,494$204,042
Class of 2032Fall 2028$50,510$51,492$52,494$53,516$208,012

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $273,946.
Hood 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$66,453$67,791$69,155$70,547$273,946
Class of 2029Fall 2025$67,791$69,155$70,547$71,968$279,460
Class of 2030Fall 2026$69,155$70,547$71,968$73,417$285,087
Class of 2031Fall 2027$70,547$71,968$73,417$74,895$290,827
Class of 2032Fall 2028$71,968$73,417$74,895$76,403$296,683

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $145,738.
Hood 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$34,401$35,739$37,103$38,495$145,738
Class of 2029Fall 2025$35,739$37,103$38,495$39,916$151,252
Class of 2030Fall 2026$37,103$38,495$39,916$41,365$156,879
Class of 2031Fall 2027$38,495$39,916$41,365$42,843$162,619
Class of 2032Fall 2028$39,916$41,365$42,843$44,351$168,475

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Hood College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Hood
In-StateOut-of-State
Hood College$45,870
Johns Hopkins University$62,840
Loyola University Maryland$55,480
Stevenson University$39,708
McDaniel College$49,647
Mount St. Mary's University$47,240
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