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Hartwick College
Hartwick College says yes to 69.6% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $61,107 median earnings.
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Hartwick College anchors the college town of Oneonta, NY, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Sociology, where graduates median $65,765 four years out. 35.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,087 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1090 and 1280 — below the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Hartwick College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Hartwick College received 4,278 applications and admitted 2,939 (68.7%), with 360 enrolling.
You can apply to Hartwick College without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1090 and 1280; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 550 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 580 | 640 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Hartwick College compares
| Hartwick College | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 69.6% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $54,962 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $61,107 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Hartwick College: $61,107 median at year ten, versus $60,236 across New York institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $54,962 regardless of where you're from. At Hartwick College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,087 — Hartwick College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
53.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 47% don't — ask a Hartwick College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Hartwick College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Sociology | $65,765 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,065 |
| Biology, General | $61,662 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,608 |
Median earnings for these 4 Hartwick College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $61,107 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 28 additional Hartwick College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Hartwick College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1090–1280 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 69.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Hartwick College's acceptance rate?
68.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,939 admitted from 4,278 applicants.
How much does Hartwick College cost?
At Hartwick College, published tuition is $54,962 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Hartwick College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Hartwick College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $61,107 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- Hobart William Smith Colleges — 64% admitted
- Hofstra University — 68.1% admitted
- Fashion Institute of Technology — 60.2% admitted
- Ithaca College — 69% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.