First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: hood.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 35 |
| Business Administration and Management | 35 |
| Psychology | 22 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 18 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 12 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 12 |
| Computer Science | 11 |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 11 |
Show the other 22 majors
| Social Work | 11 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 10 |
| English Language and Literature | 10 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Art/Art Studies | 9 |
| History | 8 |
| Public Health | 8 |
| Environmental Science | 8 |
| Accounting | 6 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Sustainability Studies | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Pre-Art Therapy | 2 |
| Political Science and Government | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
| Finance | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Other Sports
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Esports, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
6,436,489 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR)
Nearest hub airport
Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.7 of 20
Elevation
327 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
26°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
31.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
36 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,880 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Mount St. Mary's University18 mi
- Shepherd University21 mi
- Patrick Henry College24 mi
- McDaniel College25 mi
- Gettysburg College30 mi
- Stevenson University34 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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