Hood College Admissions 2024-25

Hood College Entry Requirements

 

Although the admission process seems quite lenient because of its low acceptance rate, it is best to stay on top of the application process by ensuring the applicants meet all the prerequisites. Scores of entrance exams like SAT, ACT, GMAT or GRE must be a top priority. Additionally, scores acquired in English language proficiency tests are crucial to acquire a spot. Along with these, a list of all Hood College entry requirements for undergraduate and graduate aspirants has been compiled below -

 

Admission Requirements For Undergraduate Students

 

• Minimum required GPA: 3.4 on a scale of 4.0
• SAT score: 1105 on a scale of 1600
• ACT score: 22
• Official transcripts 
• Scores of English proficiency tests
• Letters of recommendation
• Resume/portfolio
• Copy of passport
• Interview with an admission counsellor
• Personal essay/statement of purpose
• Financial Documents

 

Admission Requirements For Graduate Students

 

• Minimum required GPA: 2.5 - 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
• Official transcripts 
• UG degree in relevant subjects
• Scores of English proficiency tests
• Letters of recommendation (minimum 2)
• Work experience
• Resume/portfolio
• Copy of passport
• Interview with an admission counsellor
• Personal essay/statement of purpose
• Financial Documents

 

English Language Proficiency Tests

 

All international students are required to take the English language proficiency test while applying. The minimum scores for the latter are tabulated below. However, applicants from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom are exempt from submitting these scores.

 

 

Hood College Fees

 

The average cost of tuition for full-time undergraduate students is $21,900 for 12 to 18.5 credit hours. For part-time UG students, it is $1,300 per credit. On the other hand, the average tuition fee for graduate programmes is calculated per credit. Some of the most popular courses, with their respective Hood College fees per year, are listed below -

 

• MBA - $18,750
• MS Bioinformatics - $17,100
• MS Computer Science - $17,100
• Bachelor of Arts - $20,230
• Bachelor of Science - $20,230
• Master of Arts (Humanities) - $14,700

 

Placements

According to the revealed data, 55% of graduates were engaged in experiential education in the last academic year. On the other hand, more than 750 students sought and benefitted from the individual career counselling provided by the college. The Career Centre here facilitates students in achieving the best Hood College placements. They help students to build effective resumes and acquire the best volunteering opportunities, internships, and jobs. With the help of platforms like Handshake, or the Alumni networking platform Alumnifire, the team at the Career Centre ensures each student is introduced to the best of opportunities. Students can conveniently kick-start their job search with their extensive job search strategies and tools.