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Hartwick College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1110 to 1280

ACT Range10 to 27

Average GPA3.51

Acceptance Rate69.5%

Hartwick’s 69.5% acceptance rate means your strategy should focus on showing you can thrive, not just clearing an admissions bar. Because only 5% submit SAT scores, send yours only if it is strong, ideally near or above 1280. If you apply without scores, your GPA and course choices carry more weight.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Hartwick College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Hartwick College enrolls about 1,097 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Hartwick’s freshman retention rate is 74%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 53%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 9.4:1.

Location

Oneonta, NY

Undergrad Enrollment1,097

Freshman Retention74%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio9.4:1

Graduation Rate53%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Hartwick College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

November 1

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Hartwick, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and reserve summer before senior year and fall of senior year for superscore-focused retakes. For Hartwick’s November 1 Early Decision deadline, aim for the September ACT or October SAT as your final retake so scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Hartwick is a private not-for-profit, so the same $54,962 tuition and fees rate applies to all students. About 64% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $34,277. The FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

Tuition and Fees$54,962

Room and Board$15,232

Average Merit Award$34,277

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid64%

Average Aid Package$54,084

Average Debt at Grad$52,259

Hartwick’s listed cost of attendance is about $70,194 for tuition, fees, room, and board before aid. Financial aid is common, with 64% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $54,084; the average merit award is $34,277. These figures suggest many students pay substantially less than sticker price, though net cost depends on need and scholarships. Average debt at graduation is $52,259.