Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Hood College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$46K
+
Room
$14K
+
Books
$1,430
=
Sticker Price
$59,174
$46K+$14K+$1,430=$59,174
Your Family Income
Sticker
$59,174
−
Your Aid
$33,282
=
Net Price
$25,892
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Hood College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$59,174
Tuition and Fees
$45,870
Room and Board
$14,250
Books and Supplies
$1,430
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$35,467
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$23,707
Hood College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$15,019
$30–48k
$21,666
$48–75k
$25,892
$75–110k
$26,388
$110k+
$27,254
Understanding Your Aid Package
Hood College has a sticker price of $59,174 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $59,174/year
Average aid: $35,467 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$25,892/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$15,019/year
36% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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36%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
31%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$25,000
Range (25th–75th)$10,250 – $27,500
Median Parent PLUS Loans$20,291
Debt Manageability
0.44x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$57,089
vs $50,412 peer avg(+$6,677)
Earnings Growth
+18%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$2,754
69th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$33,533
25th %ile
$79,463
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Hood College Cost & Financial Aid
Hood College's published tuition is $59,174 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $25,892—a difference of $33,282.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $15,019 at Hood College. 36% of students receive Pell Grants.
Hood College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Hood College graduates is $25,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $265 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $27,254 at Hood College—still $31,920 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
