Hood College

Founded in 1893 in Frederick, Maryland, Hood College is a coeducational, independent, liberal arts college. Hood offers 32 bachelor’s degrees, 25 concentrations, 45 minors, and pre-professional preparation in medicine, veterinary science, dentistry and law. Hood’s Graduate School serves a large international student population, offering 19 master’s degrees, two doctorates and 10 graduate certificate programs. The graduate programs provide leading-edge content in business, computing, science and education and unparalleled access to employment opportunities.Hood is located in a fantastic college town; students are within walking distance of shops, galleries and restaurants and a vibrant downtown. Hood College's proximity to Washington, D.C., Baltimore and the I-270 technology corridor provides students countless internship and research opportunities (including OPT/CPT opportunities for international students).