Hartwick College — College Profile

About

Nestled on Oyaron Hill in Oneonta, New York, Hartwick College is a private liberal arts institution best known for its innovative FlightPath program, which provides every student with personalized career preparation, professional network building, and dedicated mentorship from day one. The college boasts exceptionally strong programs in nursing, biology, business administration, and psychology, all of which emphasize hands-on research and experiential learning. On campus, students experience a close-knit, collaborative community energized by over 60 student organizations, Division III athletics, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the scenic Catskill region. Hartwick further distinguishes itself with its signature January Term (J-Term) for intensive study and global travel, as well as a unique three-year bachelor’s degree option that accelerates the path to graduation and career entry.

Wikipedia:Hartwick College is a private liberal arts college in Oneonta, New York. The institution's origin is rooted in the founding of Hartwick Seminary in 1797 through the will of John Christopher Hartwick. In 1927, the seminary became a four-year college and moved from Hartwick to its Oneonta location.

Location

Oneonta, NY, 13820-4020 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

ALB · Albany

68 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

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Tuition & fees$54,962

Housing & food (on campus)$15,232

Books & supplies$720

Cost of attendance$68,614

Average net price$31,320

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$54,962

Housing & food (on campus)$15,232

Books & supplies$720

Cost of attendance$68,614

Average net price$31,320

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · 2023-24

$0–30k

$22,584

$30–48k

$30,229

$48–75k

$35,177

$75–110k

$35,614

$110k+

$33,129

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2025-26

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$8,293

First-years who got one78

Source: Hartwick College's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

50%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

42%

Back for yr 2

74%

Transferred

36%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

54% graduated · 29% transferred · 17% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$50,452

10 yrs after entry$61,107

Debt

Median at graduation$27,000

Monthly payment$286

Middle 50% owe$12k–$27k

90th percentile$35,000

Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — arts & sciences: $58,391 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

70%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1200

R 540–670 · M 530–620

ACT midpoint

SAT middle 50%: 1070–1290

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Hartwick College: Considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Hartwick College's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Hartwick College asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body

Gender

Men 38%Women 62%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

10 : 1

Pell grant

36%

First-gen

27%

Family income

$64,836

Independent

Age at entry

19.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

60%

Hispanic

10%

Black

11%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25

Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$50,452

After 10 yrs

$61,107

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing44

Business Administration, Management and Operations37

Psychology, General21

Criminal Justice and Corrections21

Biology, General18

Public Health17

Sociology16

Computer and Information Sciences, General15

Fine and Studio Arts8

Sustainability Studies7

Political Science and Government7

History7

English Language and Literature, General4

Chemistry4

Physics4

Accounting and Related Services4

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$44M

Full-time faculty

100%

Faculty salary

$7,918/mo

Teaching spend

$14,712

per student

Federal loans

81%

Classification

Carnegie type

Baccalaureate — arts & sciences

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions