Hood College
Admissions
Interested in attending Hood College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Hood College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Hood College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Hood accepted 78% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 3,287 people applied and 2,568 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Hood College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Hood College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Hood College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Hood considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
Considered
- Class Rank
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Hood College?
Grades
13% of freshmen who attended Hood were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 38% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Hood is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
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