Hartwick College
Oneonta, New York 13820-4020
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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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
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1170
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
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
Academics
Programs (35)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
71%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
6
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average