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Hood College Transfers: 2024 Requirements, Dates, GPAs & More

This is the complete guide for transferring to Hood. We suggest you read until the end - you can also use the below calculator to estimate your likelihood of being able to transfer to Hood.

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Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

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    I get it - transferring colleges can be confusing, time-consuming and overwhelming. You are not alone. In fact, more than 700,000 students transfer colleges every year.

    At Hood, 32.0% of the entire student body are transfer students, so you won’t be alone.

    To read about regular admission requirements for Hood College, click here

    Can you transfer into Hood College

    Hood requires a number of completed documents for consideration. The table below summarizes the most important pieces of information:

    Admission Item Required?
    High School Transcript Required of Some
    College Transcript Required of All
    Essay or Personal Statement Required of All
    Interview Recommended of All
    Standardized Test Scores Not Required
    Statement of Good Standing from Prior Institution Required of All

    In addition to the above requirements, Hood also requires a minimum number of credits completed to apply to be a transfer student.

    Hood requires a minimum of 15 credits.

    Hood College chances calculator

    This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at any other U.S. college

    Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

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    Additionally, of the 225 accepted transfer students, 110 students enrolled - that means the yield was 48.89%.

    Hood accepts 66 out of every 100 transfer applicants.

    Hood requires a minimum college GPA of 2.0 - this is on a 4.33 point scale.

    In addition, Hood requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.0.

    Let’s wrap up everything we’ve learned. If you still have questions about transferring, check out the Hood website for more info.
    Hood accepts 65.6% transfer applicants, which is competitive.

    To have a shot at transferring into Hood, you should have a current GPA of at least 3.39 - ideally you’re GPA will be around 3.53. In addition, you will need to submit standardized test scores.

    The below tables show the SAT and ACT breakdown of Hood students.

    25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
    SAT Math 510 620 565
    SAT Reading 520 640 580
    2018 Total SAT Score 1030 1260 1145
    25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
    ACT Math 0 0 0
    ACT Reading 0 0 0
    2018 Total ACT Score 0 0 0

    Hood College’s average SAT score is 1145. To be a competitive applicant for Hood College your SAT score should come close to the average - for the ACT you should be aiming for the equivalent.

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