Acceptance Rate
70%
Avg. SAT
1290
75th percentile
“Tiny liberal arts college in upstate New York's hills, where nursing students start clinical rotations as freshmen and sustainability shapes daily life.”
Oneonta, NY
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Town
Campus Setting
Hartwick College traces its roots to 1797, when a German missionary named John Christopher Hartwick willed land in upstate New York for an educational institution that began as a seminary before evolving into a secular liberal arts college by the early 20th century. Nestled in the foothills of the Catskills in Oneonta, a quiet town of about 14,000 that revolves around the college, Hartwick draws students who crave close-knit communities and hands-on experiences over big-city bustle. You'll find a practical, forward-thinking personality here—think required experiential learning credits and a campus committed to sustainability since the early 2000s, including efforts toward carbon neutrality. Students who thrive are independent types who enjoy hiking nearby trails or collaborating in small groups, but those seeking urban nightlife or massive sports crowds might feel isolated in this rural pocket. Winters bring heavy snow, limiting off-campus options, while the small size means everyone knows each other, for better or worse. Tuition runs high for a private school, though aid helps many families.
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Classes stay small, often under 20 students, letting professors like biologists lead field trips to local wetlands or nurses guide early clinical placements in hospitals. The nursing program stands out, plunging freshmen into real-world rotations while building a full BSN, alongside strengths in environmental science, business, and psychology that tie into the college's experiential core—every student completes three hands-on projects before graduating. Research opportunities abound for undergrads, from sustainability labs monitoring campus energy use to psychology studies on local populations. Expect a collaborative intellectual vibe where discussions spill into advising sessions, but popular majors like nursing fill quickly, and the limited course catalog means fewer niche electives than at larger schools. Large intro lectures are rare, though upper-level seminars demand self-starters.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,097 undergrad • 0 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
61%
Black / African American
12%
Hispanic / Latino
11%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
14%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Oneonta, NY
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life pulses with a low-key energy: picture weekday afternoons in the student center grabbing coffee before a club meeting, weekends hiking in Pine Lake Park or road-tripping to Cooperstown's Baseball Hall of Fame just 25 minutes away. Nearly all students live on campus in residence halls that mix first-years with upperclassmen, fostering quick bonds through events like HawkFest or sustainability fairs. Traditions include the annual Pine Lake Outing for incoming freshmen and DIII soccer games that pack the field without the frenzy of bigger athletics. The social scene skews tame—think bonfires and house parties over ragers—with Greek life minimal and many heading home or to Boston post-graduation. Oneonta offers diners and a movie theater but little beyond, so rainy or snowy days mean cabin fever for some; the tight community offsets this for others who prioritize balance.
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Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Empire 8
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$20,829
$30K – $48K
$20,562
$48K – $75K
$23,699
$75K – $110K
$23,187
$110K+
$24,248
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
74%
4 Years Graduation Rate
61%
6 Years Graduation Rate
65%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$61,107
74% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Hartwick College and return in the fall. 61% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 65% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
61%
4-5 years
4%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
34%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$50,254
Acceptance
70%
Undergrads
1,097
4-Year Grad Rate
61%
Endowment
$74M
Oneonta, NY 13820-4020
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