Hood College

Hood College is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Frederick, Maryland, within a small city setting. The college enrolls 2,326 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 54.17 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 55% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 80% (IPEDS 2023).

Hood College offers programs in technology and healthcare at both the bachelor's and associate levels. Bachelor's-level programs include Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. At the associate level, the college offers Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. These programs address workforce needs in cybersecurity, IT management, and healthcare.

Situated in Frederick, Maryland, Hood College benefits from proximity to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan corridor, providing students with access to substantial federal, healthcare, and technology employment markets. The college serves students seeking career-relevant credentials in a small-city environment.