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Hartwick College

Oneonta, New York 13820-4020

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitCollege town

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Hartwick College is a private institution in Oneonta with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1170, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,107 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,800.

Established
1797
Motto
Ad Altiora Semper"Ever Upwards"
Mascot
Swoop
Type
Private college
Division
Division III

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69%Acceptance
1170SAT Avg
1,099Students
10:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$61,107Earnings 10yr
$29,800Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1170

Reading & WritingMid: 565
550640
MathMid: 545
540640

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
35%
First-generation
27%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$52,849
Room & Board$14,647
Books & Supplies$700
Total Cost of Attendance$66,623
Average Net Price$29,800
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,633
$30–48K$29,759
$48–75K$30,440
$75–110K$31,596
$110K+$30,012

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

19.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

6

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
10:1

Programs (35)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,099
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 13%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.2%
Freshman Retention70.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,452
10 Years$61,107

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#142
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#90
vs 2024

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History & Fun Facts

  • History Memorial Staircase and Bresee Hall Hartwick College traces its history to the will of Lutheran minister John Christopher Hartwick, who died in 1796.
  • The college's ties to the Lutheran Church ended in 1968, and it has since had no religious affiliation.
  • The school moved to its Oneonta location in 1928, when the seminary's trustees voted to close it and incorporate there as a four-year college.
  • The college was granted a permanent charter from the New York Board of Regents in 1931.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

139Very High

Estimated from NY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
133 mi(231 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
173 mi(300 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
205 mi(355 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ALB Albany68 mi
SYR Syracuse Hancock69 mi
SWF New York Stewart83 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA205 mi · ~5h 55m drive
New York, NY133 mi · ~3h 51m drive
Hartford, CT132 mi · ~3h 49m drive
Providence, RI192 mi · ~5h 33m drive
Albany, NY68 mi · ~1h 58m drive
Syracuse, NY68 mi · ~1h 58m drive
Rochester, NY137 mi · ~3h 57m drive
Buffalo, NY196 mi · ~5h 40m drive
Philadelphia, PA173 mi · ~5h drive
Pittsburgh, PA291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
Harrisburg, PA178 mi · ~5h 9m drive
Newark, NJ128 mi · ~3h 42m drive
Trenton, NJ156 mi · ~4h 30m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

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