Hartwick College Admission Requirements

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Hartwick College Admission Overview

Hartwick College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Hartwick College admitted 69.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1070-1290. Hartwick College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hartwick College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

69.6%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Hartwick College

Acceptance Rate

The Hartwick College acceptance rate is 69.6%. Last year, 3,274 of 4,704 applicants were admitted. That is the 72nd lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

10% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hartwick College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.36*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.36*

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Average GPA

Hartwick College has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.36 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Hartwick College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

*3.36 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Hartwick College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1070-1290

Freshmen who sent SAT

5%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 540
  • Math 530
  • Composite 1070
SAT 25th percentile scores for Hartwick College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 670
  • Math 620
  • Composite 1290
SAT 75th percentile scores for Hartwick College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Hartwick College typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1070–1290) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. Hartwick College ranks #68 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1070 to 1290

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SAT policy

Hartwick College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Hartwick College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1290+ Above 75th >82%
1180 to 1290 Avg + 70%-82%
1070 to 1180 Avg - 55%-70%
Below 1070 Below mid-50 <55%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hartwick College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Hartwick College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Hartwick College

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Hartwick College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,500 2,204 4,704
Accepted 1,851 1,423 3,274
Acceptance Rate 74% 65% 70%
Enrolled 187 127 314
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 9% 10%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Hartwick College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Hartwick College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Hartwick College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 69.6% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1070-1290); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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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