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Hartwick College

Oneonta, New York 13820-4020

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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
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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58 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Visit
69%Acceptance
1170SAT Avg
1,099Students
10:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$61,107Earnings 10yr
$29,800Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hartwick College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1170

Reading & WritingMid: 565
550640
MathMid: 545
540640

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

68.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1170

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,800

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (35)

Student Life

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
8 Years$54,028
10 Years$61,107

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,500
Men
$55,500

Rankings

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

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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