Hood College's published cost of attendance is $61,219. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,424, middle-income families pay around $19,837, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,078.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $61,219 |
| Tuition and Fees | $47,700 |
| Room and Board | $16,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,430 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$40,346 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,873 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,424 |
| $30–48k | $14,454 |
| $48–75k | $19,837 |
| $75–110k | $23,638 |
| $110k+ | $29,078 |
Hood College's published cost of attendance is $61,219. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,424, middle-income families pay around $19,837, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,078. Azimuth ranks Hood College #770 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The variation across income bands reflects Hood's need-based aid structure, though the spread between lowest and highest income groups is moderate relative to institutions with larger endowments. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,522; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $70,173, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on Hood's lower-earning program clusters, four-year earnings of $50,093 would narrow the monthly slack considerably — a pattern worth exploring at the program level rather than the institutional average. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Hood College earn median 4-year earnings of $70,173, placing Hood College in the 72.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,596 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Hood College in the 80.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Hood College #342 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Hood's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 41 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $78,503, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 22 students earning $53,886, while Psychology, General and Nursing round out the top programs with 19 and 18 graduates respectively. These programs anchor Hood's return story, with Business representing the institution's primary academic focus and driving consistent outcomes across the graduate cohort.
