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Hartwick College

Hartwick College

Oneonta, NY · Town · 1,087 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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
Nearest airport from college
ALB · Albany
68 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$68,614
Avg net price
$31,320
Room & board
$15,232
Tuition
$54,962
Books & supplies
$720/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,584
$30–48k
$30,229
$48–75k
$35,177
$75–110k
$35,614
$110k+
$33,129
Admissions
Admit rate
70%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1200
Reading 540670
Math 530620
ACT midpoint
25
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Hartwick College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
50%
4-yr on-time completion
42%
1st-yr retention
74%
Transfer-out rate
36%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
54%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
17%
Median earnings (6yr)
$50,452
Median earnings (10yr)
$61,107
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$12,000$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,000
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
27%
Median family income
$64,836
Independent students
5%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
10%
Black
11%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
9%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$50,452
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$44M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,918/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,712
Federal loan rate
81%

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