Hood College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Hood College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

77.9%

Admission Difficulty for Hood College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Unavailable
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Hood is 77.9%. Its admission rate is the 13th lowest in Maryland.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Hood and can you get accepted?

Hood College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,336 out of the 3,000 who applied were admitted.

Hood College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Hood?

78% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Hood College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.41 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Hood GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.41

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Hood College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Hood are to have around a 3.41 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.41 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Hood accepts 78% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Hood is 3.41 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #15 in Maryland for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Hood is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Hood SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Hood College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Hood College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

SAT Scores for Hood College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average SAT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Hood ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Hood College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Hood College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

75% of Hood College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 41% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Hood College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	21%
Top 25% of class	41%
Top 50% of class	75%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Hood College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,860	1,140	3,000
Accepted	1,466	870	2,336
Acceptance Rate	79%	76%	78%
Enrolled	174	123	297
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	12%	14%	13%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

234

Applicants have 234 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Hood College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Hood College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Hood College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted