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Baltimore, MD · Frederick, MD
| University of Baltimore | Hood College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,868/yr | $20,873/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,680/yr | $12,424/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,337/yr | $14,454/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,472/yr | $19,837/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | No data reported | $23,638/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,406/yr | $29,078/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | No data reported | $16,200/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $19,350/yr | $14,442/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $1,430/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | No data reported | $3,784/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,406/yr | $61,219/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,992/yr | $47,700/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $23,984/yr | $47,700/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 45% | 37% |
| Students taking federal loans | 38% | 68% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 79% | 78% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 740–1330 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 940 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 173 | 3,287 |
| Students accepted | 148 | 2,568 |
| Students who enrolled | 41 | 303 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 28% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 12% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 38% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 60% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,335/yr | $57,089/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,267–$90,667 | $33,533–$79,463 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 61% | 59% |
| Black students graduating | 33% | 48% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 58% |
| Asian students graduating | 40% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,197/yr | $48,415/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 85% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 25% | 44% |
| Pell students who graduate | 32% | 48% |
| First-gen students who finish | 41% | 61% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 63% |
| Students who transfer out | 20% | 29% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,807/yr | $52,669/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 22% · Communications Technologies 12% | Health Professions 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Communication & Journalism 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees | Health Professions — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 22% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communications Technologies — 12% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $87,365/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $93,577/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 4.9% | 19% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,133 | 1,194 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,755 | 903 |
| Average professor pay | $13,975/mo | $8,361/mo |
| Full-time professors | 56% | 41% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $28,800 | $52,820 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Frederick, MD |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1925 | 1893 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Men | 40% | 35% |
| Women | 60% | 65% |
| White students | 26% | 50% |
| Black students | 51% | 18% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.2% | 17% |
| Asian students | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Other / not reported | 7.6% | 6.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 40% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 42% | 1.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 62% | 5.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,754/yr | $11,518/yr |
| Endowment | $75.8M | $197.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | No data reported | 768 |
| Required to live on campus | No data reported | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,900/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $7,350/yr |
| Meal plan offered | No | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No data reported | No |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 27 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 383 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $0 |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $3.5M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $3.5M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $24,102 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.