Hood College Men's Swimming and Diving
Hood College (HC) · Frederick, Maryland · Private nonprofit university
Hood College Men's Swimming and Diving coaches
Coaches at Hood College who recruit Men's Swimming and Diving, head coach first.
The program
Where Hood College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- hoodathletics.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 10 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 57% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Hood College in Frederick.
- Location
- Frederick, Maryland
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- hood.edu
About Hood College Men's Swimming and Diving
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Matt McKenney, the Head Coach, leads the Hood College Men's Swimming and Diving staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Hood College (HC) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Swimming and Diving as a member of the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Hood College is a small private school in Frederick, Maryland with 2,101 undergraduates, a 78% acceptance rate and an average net price of $23,462 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Hood College Men's Swimming and Diving
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Matt McKenney, the Head Coach and Ashley Gardner, the Director of Aquatics - Assistant Coach. Hood College has 3 coaches for Men's Swimming and Diving, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your best times in your events, or your dive list and scores in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude links to your verified times on SwimCloud, with the link near the top so Matt can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Hood College staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
Email Coach Matt McKenney at Hood College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach MattHow swimming and diving recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Hood College Men's Swimming and Diving FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Hood College D3?
Yes. Hood College competes in NCAA Division III Men's Swimming and Diving, in the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
Is Hood College public or private?
Hood College is a private nonprofit school in Frederick, Maryland.
What conference is Hood College Men's Swimming and Diving in?
The Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
Does Hood College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Swimming and Diving?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Hood College Men's Swimming and Diving have?
3 coaches, led by Matt McKenney, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Hood College Men's Swimming and Diving?
Matt McKenney is the Head Coach.
When can Hood College Men's Swimming and Diving coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Hood College Men's Swimming and Diving?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Hood College cost?
In-state tuition is $46,700 and out-of-state tuition is $46,700 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,462.
What is the Hood College acceptance rate?
78% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Hood College Men's Swimming and Diving coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
