About Hartwick College

Founded in 1797, Hartwick College. is a Private college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,396 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Hartwick College Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 110 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Hartwick College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate86%
Application Deadline1-Nov
Application Fee0
SAT Range900-1090
ACT Range19-25

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,32% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

84% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 54% were in the top quarter, and 22% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Hartwick College.

8%
“We”re apathetic”
31%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
8%
“We save it for the classroom”
31%
“Sometimes, but not often”
38%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
15%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
85%
“I feel extremely safe”
23%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
38%
“We live for the big game”
38%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
46%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
46%
“They keep regular office hours”
54%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
38%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
54%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
8%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
8%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
54%
“We only party on weekends”
38%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
62%
“There might be people who do”
31%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
8%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
8%
“We”re apathetic”
31%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
8%
“We save it for the classroom”
31%
“Sometimes, but not often”
38%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
15%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
85%
“I feel extremely safe”
23%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
38%
“We live for the big game”
38%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
46%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
46%
“They keep regular office hours”
54%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
38%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
54%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
8%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
8%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
54%
“We only party on weekends”
38%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
62%
“There might be people who do”
31%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
8%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    75 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    57 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    77 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    78 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    78 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 64 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    78 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    78 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    78 Students rated academics 3.5 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

Hartwick College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Hartwick College?

14 Students rated Hartwick College

SaraBeth - 11/16/2023

I love how friendly and accessible the staff and faculty of Hartwick College strives to be towards current students. My current professors, Stephanie Rozene, Dr. Zullo, Joe Von Stengel, and Dr. Polinsky, all ensure that they have time for one on one for me no matter what their schedules are like. The academic and success coaches also make sure that I'm on track to graduation with all of the credits needed for my Bachelor's degree. The people here also help out in fostering a safe and welcoming community despite the few outliers. I would recommend going to Hartwick if you're interested and from the local counties of Delaware, Otsego and alike because there's a deal for upcoming freshmen! The Hartland promise: it gives y'all reduced tuition on top of your scholarships from the college and outside sources. There's also more opportunities for paying off tuition and loan through some events on campus and through the Financial Office. Diane, Stacy, and the others are always more than happy to help you out whenever there's issues with payments and alike. They're amazing. I love them so much! Since I'm a Sophomore Art major, I only had to take the minimum amount of loan that was subsidized. For the nursing majors, I hear from few students in that branch had to take on massive amount of loan and debt. So, do keep that in mind! I hope you find this review to be useful, haha.

naya - 08/09/2020

Hartwick is an amazing school filled with great people who are there to learn and become successful. The professors are always willing to help you just have to ask. They like for the students to get out and do stuff to interact and I would say that helps a lot.

Kasmira - 11/07/2019

When I arrived here at the beginning of the year, I thought things were a little sketchy at first. It felt sketchy because I've never been surrounded by people who actually care about your well-being and where you end up. The campus is pretty small so everyone is familiar with one another, so you have to make sure that you keep your secret to yourself. Chicken nugget day is the best day on campus so far, the chicken nuggets here are the best that I've ever had. Another thing that surprised me was the fact that the many hills and stairs seem to grow on you the longer you're here and do not become much of a problem anymore. One final thing would be to not expect many stores like Forever 21, H&M, GAP, etc because this is a small town, so if you're from the city like me, then this will be a big adjustment for you.

Priscilla - 07/08/2019

So far, so good! All staffs have been super helpful so far.

Hartwick College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Hartwick College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Hartwick College is 86%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself that everyone has a place to fit in. I would want to push myself to succeed, to the best of my ability, from day one. You have to make sure you can balance out your academic responsibilities and social life. Also, to be open to many new experience and to give everything a chance, find ways to be involved. The decisons you make will determine what you get out of your time at school, and the experieces you have. Try your hardest, always.

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  3. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I think almost everyone could be happy at Hartwick College, except those who absolutely hate exercising. The only reason why I think this is because Hartwick is built into the hills of Oneonta and there are literally hundreds of steps all around campus that are 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} unavoidable.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    I like my school because it is smaller than huge universities which never really suited me. its about 1500 students in total with a state school less than 5 minutes away. I like the smaller classroom sizes and how I am not just a number, my professors know my name. The classes are interesting as well and keep you up to date with the work needed to be done.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    the only part I dont like it that is it is a very small town. It has all the necessities like groceries, pharmacies, and neighborhoods, but it seems very small, and that you might have to drive for a bit to go and do something else that is different like bigger malls and museums, etc.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known to be in shape. The hills are a killer at first, but you gradually get used to them and they give you killer leg muscles. It's a fun campus to manuever around, particularly when you're late to class and trying to figure out the quickest way there with the least amount of stairs.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    my classmaes were, fun, hardworking, and determined.

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  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A close-knit liberal arts college.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Harwick College stands out as the small private school ontop of Oneonta. Most people know Hartwick for the education it provides, and for the beutiful campus that it has. There has also been comments about Hartwick being some kind of elite group. This elite group people speak of means that the students that go to this college stick together. A school of 1500 students has that option unlike a huge university where most kids even do not know their fellow classmates. These are the things Hartwick is best known for.

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  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who like a small school and professor student attention. Some who is willing to work hard for their grades and education.

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    What's unique about Hartwick? Everything is! The sights are breath taking, the area is great, the people are wonderful, and not, but not lease, the education is top notch! You will not be wating your money getting an education here. If you can think of it, you can do it at Hartwick college! Everything that you could possibly imagine is at your finger tips. The oppurtunity to go study abroad, internship, shadow, and just plan out be sucessful in every way. This college is great and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I mostly brag about the fact that I know I am getting a good education. I know I am living in a safe environment and that my school is clean. We all hope for a clean place so wats not to brag about. My favorite thing to brag about though is the fact that i get unlimited food. Hartwick College offer an unlimited food package for all students.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    There are only 2 things I find frustrating about my school. The first is that we have to take a class teaching us how to deal with college life. The concept is good, but I don't think I need it personally, and there are no credits, so it sometimes feels like a waste of time. The other frustration is the stairs! It takes a lot to get to classes but I am so much healthier because of it, so it's a good thing after all.

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Student Body

Students

60%

female

40%

male

1,396

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

20%

Out-Of-State

77%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

66

Student Organizations

2

Fraternities

3

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

76%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
9%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
65%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Hartwick College receive some sort of financial aid. 42% were awarded federal grants.76%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$42,860

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$700

Books and Supplies

$11,510

Room and Board

55,070

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$19,714
$30 - $48K
$22,124
$48 - $75K
$24,717
$75 - $110K
$27,345
$110K & UP
$29,467

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