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About Hartwick College

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Hartwick College is a private liberal arts college in Oneonta, NY, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and nursing and health focus. With an acceptance rate of 60%, Hartwick College is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 340 students each year. Hartwick College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1110–1280, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Hartwick College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $40,832 per year; the sticker price of $64,769 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Hartwick College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

60%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1195
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 3.50 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1110 – 1280 (test optional)

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ED advantage at Hartwick College: ED acceptance rate is 78% vs 64% regular decision, more than double. If Hartwick Collegeis your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

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Demonstrated Interest
Hartwick rates demonstrated interest as one of its most important admission factors, so make sure to visit campus in Oneonta, attend a virtual info session, or connect directly with an admissions counselor before you apply.
Demonstrated Interest
Hartwick's small campus in Oneonta makes a personal visit feel meaningful and easy to arrange, so book an official tour or open house and follow up with your admissions rep afterward to make sure your visit is on record.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Hartwick College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$65k/yr$22.6k
30k-48k~$65k/yr$30.2k
48k-75k~$65k/yr$35.2k
75k-110k~$65k/yr$35.6k
110k+~$65k/yr$33.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

46%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$50k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,232
Undergrad Enrollment
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