Hartwick College

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Oneonta, NY
  • 5.0 1 review
#42 Best Private Colleges in New York

Overview

Total enrollment

1,097
Hartwick College overview
Hartwick College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Situated in the northeastern foothills of the Catskill Mountains in Oneonta, New York, Hartwick College occupies a hilltop campus spanning 425 acres overlooking the Susquehanna River Valley. Founded in 1797 as a Lutheran seminary and later reorganized as a liberal arts college in 1927, Hartwick operates as a private institution with a selective admissions process. The college maintains a liberal arts curriculum with notable programs in nursing, business administration, and biology, while also offering distinctive three-year bachelor's degree options in several majors. Students reside in traditional residence halls across the hillside campus, which features a mix of modern and Gothic-style academic buildings. As an NCAA Division III institution, Hartwick competes in the Empire 8 Athletic Conference and has historically maintained strong men's and women's soccer programs.

Ratings

Hartwick College is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    9 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging
Hartwick College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1290

Acceptance Rate

69.6%
Hartwick College applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 9.6%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$54,962
Costs for Hartwick College
Fee Cost
Tuition $54,962
Books and Supplies $720
Other Fees $1,130
Room and Board $15,232
Budget for Other Expenses $750
Total One Year Cost $72,794

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

54% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Hartwick College are Business, Social Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. 19% of students major in Business, 18% in Social Sciences, and 11% in Visual and Performing Arts.

  • Business 19%
  • Social Sciences 18%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 11%
  • Health Professions 11%
  • English and Literature 8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191533.

GPA calculator: Hartwick College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026