Hood College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,140

Cost of attendance at Hood College in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,140

Cost of attendance at Hood College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Hood College was $23,755. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Hood College

Hood College net price calculator

$23,755

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Maryland and nationwide.

Maryland's average	$14,436
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Hood College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$23,755	$20	$13,920	$16,205	$19,707	$24,711	$29,359
2021	$23,775	$792 (3%)	$16,219	$18,234	$24,167	$26,834	$31,485
2020	$24,567	$1,418 (6%)	$14,381	$15,268	$21,527	$29,730	$33,434
2019	$23,149	$1,189 (5%)	$13,145	$17,568	$21,908	$27,313	$31,871
2018	$24,338	$450 (2%)	$13,622	$19,432	$25,886	$27,604	$30,848
2017	$23,888	$485 (2%)	$13,918	$19,311	$22,301	$25,772	$29,911
2016	$24,373	$523 (2%)	$16,692	$21,329	$23,498	$24,122	$28,852
2015	$23,850	$620 (3%)	$16,463	$21,579	$22,058	$23,273	$27,682
2014	$24,470	--	$17,709	$17,962	$21,861	$23,673	$28,733

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Hood College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$60,372	$1,212 (2%)	$43,140	$15,944	$1,288
2021	$59,160	$1,524 (3%)	$42,300	$15,590	$1,270
2020	$57,636	$1,928 (3%)	$41,060	$15,328	$1,248
2019	$55,708	$1,878 (3%)	$39,492	$14,990	$1,226
2018	$53,830	$1,750 (3%)	$37,960	$14,670	$1,200
2017	$52,080	$1,816 (4%)	$36,540	$14,340	$1,200
2016	$50,264	$1,244 (3%)	$35,150	$13,914	$1,200
2015	$49,020	$840 (2%)	$34,120	$13,700	$1,200
2014	$48,180	$2,070 (4%)	$33,280	$13,700	$1,200
2013	$46,110	--	$32,300	$12,610	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Hood College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 870 dormitories available to its students at $6,600 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Hood College is $733 per month.
Does Hood College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Hood College for one academic year is $6,600, which works out to $733 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Hood College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,288.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Hood College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,366

If living off-campus, with family: $3,366

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,366
How much is Hood College application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $50.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Hood College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Hood College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,240	$490
For out-of-state students	$1,240	$490

Housing and Meal

Hood College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Hood College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,600	$6,600	N/A	870
2021	$6,410	$6,600	N/A	870
2020	$6,280	$6,600	N/A	663
2019	$6,100	$6,600	N/A	663
2018	$5,980	$6,600	N/A	674
2017	$5,800	$6,400	N/A	720
2016	$5,640	$6,200	N/A	823

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Hood College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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