ROTC at Hood College
Frederick, MD · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Hood College students join Army ROTC at McDaniel College.
Cross-town & partner options
Hood College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 24.9 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Mount Saint Mary's University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Hood College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.8 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 6.6 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 78% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $47,700 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $47,700 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 57% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Hood College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Hood College has 1,194 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Hood College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
VA caution
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Hood College: FAQ
Does Hood College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Hood College students join Army ROTC at McDaniel College.
Which ROTC branches can Hood College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at McDaniel College, 25 mi).
Is ROTC at Hood College on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Hood College and train with the unit at McDaniel College.
School links and location
These links belong to Hood College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
hood.edu
- Admissions
hood.edu
- Apply
hood.edu
- Financial aid
hood.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Frederick, MD 21701
IPEDS UNITID: 162760
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