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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 

59.7%
Admission Difficulty for Hartwick College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Hartwick College is 59.7%.  Its admission rate is the 49th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

Hartwick College is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,122 out of the 3,553 who applied were admitted.

Hartwick College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Hartwick College?

60% 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 1120 on the SAT
  • Score 18 on the ACT

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 60% 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. 15% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1020-1210

Applicants Submitting SAT 

15%
SAT Scores for Hartwick College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 520
Math 25th Percentile 500
Composite 25th Percentile 1020
SAT Scores for Hartwick College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 620
Math 75th Percentile 590
Composite 75th Percentile 1210
Average SAT Score 1120

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 1120 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1020-1210. Students who get into Hartwick College score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers..  Hartwick College ranks #81 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1120 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Hartwick College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1020 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1020, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 920, 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 1120 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 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 1115, you have around a 60% chance of being admitted. A 1210 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 74% chance of getting in.

Hartwick College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1210 and Above Good >74%
1115 to 1210 Avg + 60%-74%
1020 to 1115 Avg - 44%-60%
925 to 1020 Reach 29%-44%
Less than 925 Low <29%
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Hartwick College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

10-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

3%
ACT Scores for Hartwick College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile 10
ACT Scores for Hartwick College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average ACT Score 18

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Hartwick College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Hartwick College is 18, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 10 and 27.  The school ranks #92 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 18. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 10 and score in the score in the top 99 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 2.

3 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Hartwick College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Hartwick College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Hartwick College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 18 score has around 60% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 75% with a 27 ACT score.

Hartwick College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >75%
18 to 27 Avg + 60%-75%
10 to 18 Avg - 45%-60%
2 to 10 Reach 31%-45%
Less than 2 Low <31%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Hartwick College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,202 1,351 3,553
Accepted 1,287 835 2,122
Acceptance Rate 58% 62% 60%
Enrolled 193 147 340
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 18% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 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

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Hartwick College is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.36 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1120 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1210 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 18 on the ACT places you in a strong position.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191533 IPEDS survey data for Hartwick College.

Last updated February 24, 2024