About
See what students say:
Academics
Hartwick College in upstate New York is a liberal arts college where "everyone belongs to something." Though there are complaints of cliques, most students say that "everyone is very accepting of one another and the community is close-knit and welcoming." It's also a place that fosters a "well-rounded education, no matter your major," though students particularly praise "the nursing and business programs." Students also appreciate the myriad "experiential learning opportunities" available to them as undergraduates. To many, a key academic feature is Hartwick's J-Term (or January Term), which "allows students to choose from one of their many great off-campus programs abroad or on-campus classes without interrupting their fall or spring semesters." More traditional study abroad programs are also available. Professors get mixed to positive reviews, with most students finding them "very dedicated to their work, respectful to their students, and readily available to meet outside of class to assist students," though some wonder about their course work's "disconnection to the advancements in [their] specific fields of study." The administration earns lower marks, with students saying that while "the faculty at Hartwick are fantastic," they are "definitely are worn down" by the administration.
Student Body
Students report that athletics are a big draw at Hartwick, and "you have people that participate in sports, geology club, dance, art, student government." The geographical makeup of the student body includes "students from all different states and countries, although many are from New York and neighboring states." Some students that while "Hartwick has a very diverse population," the "different groups do not cross over very much." Students bridle at the stereotype that "in our town that we are rich kids," since, as one student puts it, "pretty much everyone I know has scholarships in order to attend." The close-knit, small school atmosphere helps students facilitate smoother "student-professor relationships [which] allows us to make connections and network easier."
Campus Life
A small school, Hartwick, at times, feels "like high school" and "cliquey" but on the whole "the student population is close." Greek life plays a role in the social life on campus, though students are split on exactly how much of an influence fraternities and sororities have at the school, with some saying "Greek life is huge and so much fun" and "a big portion of the student[s] participate in it," while others contend that "Greek life isn't huge but it seems to help your social status." On campus, "weekends are filled with community service opportunities or partying during the evening hours," while during the week, students' time is spent "preparing for the following day's classes or participating in the 120+ clubs and activity groups" the school offers. As one student puts it, "The social scene at Hartwick is everything I wanted from college." For those wanting to leave the somewhat isolated "campus on a hill," students say "the town of Oneonta is also great, and for those that need a little bit of the city, Albany, Binghamton, and Syracuse are about 1.5 hours away in three different directions."
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Admissions Office
1 Hartwick Dr.
Oneonta, NY 13820
Phone
607-431-4150
admissions@hartwick.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Yager Museum
Stevens-German Library
Campbell Fitness Center
Athletic facilities
Most Popular Places Off Campus
J. L. Popp, Jr. Butterfly Conservatory
Foothills Performing Arts Center
Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown
Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown
Brooks House of BBQ
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday; Saturday
9am-5pm; 11am-2pm (most Saturdays)
607-431-4150
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Monday Friday - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Saturdays
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@hartwick.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Available Mon-Thurs nights; bring a sleeping bag
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Oneonta has a small airport that can handle private planes. Albany and Binghamton have large airports, which are 75 miles (an hour to an hour-and-a-half drive) from Oneonta. Greyhound buses are available from these airports to Oneonta. Greyhound also provides service into Oneonta. Taxis to campus are available at the station.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the New York City area, take the NY State Thruway N. (I-87) to Exit 19 (Kingston), then take Rte. 28 W. to Shandaken. Turn right onto Rte. 42 to Lexington. Turn left at Lexington to Rte. 23A, which becomes Rte. 23 W. Follow this into Oneonta. From the south, get onto I-81 N. through Scranton, PA, into Binghamton, NY. Take I-88 E. to Oneonta. Use Oneonta Exit 15, marked Colleges, Airport.
Local Accommodations
Three motels are within 10 minutes by car of the college. From least expensive to most expensive, they are the Clarion Hotel (Main Street; 607-432-7500), and Holiday Inn (NY Rte. 23; 607-443-2250) 10 minutes away with a restaurant and a video game room.
Save School
- Admissions
- Academics
- Student Body
- Campus Life
- Careers
Admissions
- Overview
- GPA Breakdown
- Testing Policies
- Deadlines
- Other Admission Factors
- Selectivity Rating
Admissions
Overview
Applicants:3,553
Acceptance Rate:60%
Average HS GPA:86.25
GPA Breakdown
1%
4.0
17%
3.75 - 3.99
39%
3.50 - 3.74
27%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
4%
2.50 - 2.99
Need to boost your grades? We can help.
Learn More
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 620
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 590
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1020 - 1110
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
10 - 27
Testing Policies
Superscore ACT
No
Superscore SAT
No
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Other Admission Factors
Selectivity Rating
Admissions selectivity rating
76/99
Get a personalized plan for a competitive application from an admissions expert.
Learn More
Academics
- Faculty and Class Information
- Graduation Rates
- Majors
- Degrees
- Career Services
- Prominent Alumni
- Academic Rating
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
10:1
Total Faculty
146
with Terminal Degree
79
82
Men
64
Women
14
Minority
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Professors interesting rating
84/99
Professors accessible rating
84/99
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
64%
Graduate in 5 years
68%
Graduate in 6 years
57%
Majors
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Related Services, Other.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business Administration and Management, General.
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
EDUCATION.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Nursing, Other.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
HISTORY.
History, General.
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Sustainability Studies.
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Environmental Chemistry.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
James L. Seward
NY State Senator
John Doelp
Sr. VP and Operation, Columbia Record Group
Scott Adams
"Dilbert" creator
John Lambert
NYS Supreme Court Judge
Andrew Sambrook
professional soccer player
Stephen Green
Chair, SL Green Realty (NY, NY)
Academic Rating
Academic rating
79/99
Careers
- Graduation Rates
- Career Services
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
64%
Graduate in 5 years
68%
Graduate in 6 years
57%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
- Dates
- Required Forms
- Available Aid
- Financial Aid Statistics
- Financial Aid Rating
- Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 14
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$43,125
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$40,456
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,483
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
81%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$59,124
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$40,800
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$51,762
Required Fees
$1,087
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$700
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$300
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
Financial Aid Rating
76/99
Student Body
- Student Body Profile
- Demographics
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,099
Foreign Countries Represented
23
Demographics
2.21%
Asian
14.47%
Black
9.86%
Hispanic
58.25%
Caucasian
9.68%
Unknown
2.40%
International
58% female
42% male
27% are out of state
98% are full time
2% are part time
Campus Life
- Campus Life
- Housing Options
- Sports
- Student Activities
- Special Needs Admissions
- Student Services
- Sustainability
- Campus Security Report
- Other Information
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
89%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
Quality of life rating
71/99
First-Year Students living on campus
97%
Campus Environment
Village
Fire safety rating
93/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
AccessAbility Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Erin Brasselman
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
The diagnosis of a disability does not necessarily imply the need for services. Degree of impairment and current functioning are critical factors in determining appropriate adjustments. The documentation provided to Hartwick must be thorough enough to support the specific adjustment requested. If an individual requests adjustments for symptoms not reported in the documentation, further information will be required. In summary, the college student requesting an adjustment must demonstrate that he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a life function.
Documentation Required for ADHD
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
70
Number of Honor Societies
10
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
1
7% join a fraternity
12% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
32% participate in intramural sports
32% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Hawks)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Hawks)
12 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Equestrian Sports
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
LGBT Support Groups: Student Organization, counseling services
Minority Support Groups: Student Organization
Sustainability
Green rating
73/99
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Save School
