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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
15
Applied
15
Accepted
10
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
100
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | August 15th | July 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | November 15th | No |
| Summer deadline | May 15th | April 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree in life science or computer science field, Bioinformatics certificate from Hood (or be progressing toward the certificate) with a 3.0 or higher, M.A. or M.S in a biology-related or computer science-related field with a 3.0 or better, minimum GPA of 2.75, written statement of intent (250 words). |
International Students
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 575 TOEFL IBT score: 89 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$19,635
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships |
Student Body
29
Total Graduate Students
10%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.9% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 17.24% |
| White or Caucasian | 48% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 3.45% |
Gender
Male (55%)
Female (44%)
Faculty
5
Total faculty
Full-time - 2
Part-time - 3
Male (2)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Bioinformatics, gene environmental interactions in psychiatric disease |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
401 Rosemont Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701-8575
United States
Frederick, MD 21701-8575
United States
Contact
Dr. April M. Boulton
Dean of the Graduate School
Email: gofurther@hood.edu
Phone: 301-696-3600
Dean of the Graduate School
Email: gofurther@hood.edu
Phone: 301-696-3600
Hood College