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Hartwick College Admission Requirements

Oneonta, New York

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Your chances of getting into Hartwick College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

68.7%
Admission Difficulty for Hartwick College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Hartwick College is 68.7%.  Its admission rate is the 65th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Hartwick College and can you get accepted?

Hartwick College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,939 out of the 4,278 who applied were admitted.

Hartwick College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Hartwick College?

69% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Hartwick College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.36 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1190 on the SAT

Hartwick College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.36*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Hartwick College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Hartwick College are to have around a 3.36 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Hartwick College accepts 69% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Hartwick College is 3.36 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #69 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Hartwick College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.36 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Hartwick College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Hartwick College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 8% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1090-1280

Applicants Submitting SAT 

8%
SAT Scores for Hartwick College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 550
Math 25th Percentile 540
Composite 25th Percentile 1090
SAT Scores for Hartwick College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 640
Math 75th Percentile 640
Composite 75th Percentile 1280
Average SAT Score 1190

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Hartwick College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Hartwick College is 1190 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1090-1280. Students who get into Hartwick College score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers..  Hartwick College ranks #67 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1190 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Hartwick College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1090 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1090, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 990, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Hartwick College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1185, you have around a 69% chance of being admitted. A 1280 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 81% chance of getting in.

Hartwick College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1280 and Above Good >81%
1185 to 1280 Avg + 69%-81%
1090 to 1185 Avg - 54%-69%
995 to 1090 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 995 Low <38%
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Hartwick College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Hartwick College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Hartwick College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Hartwick College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,394 1,884 4,278
Accepted 1,078 1,861 2,939
Acceptance Rate 45% 99% 69%
Enrolled 214 146 360
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 8% 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Hartwick College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Hartwick College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Hartwick College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Hartwick College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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