
For the application year 2024, Hood College reported an acceptance rate of 78.1%, with 2,568 out of 3,287 applicants being admitted. This reflects a slight increase from the 2022 acceptance rate of 77.8%, where 2,336 of 3,000 applicants were accepted. Historically, acceptance rates have shown an upward trend, rising from 65.3% in 2019, demonstrating a growing accessibility for applicants over the years. Notably, the acceptance rate peaked at 81.1% in 2017, indicating fluctuations in applicant competitiveness and college demand.