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Hartwick College Admission Requirements

Oneonta, New York

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Your chances of getting into Hartwick College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

95.6%
Admission Difficulty for Hartwick College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Hartwick College is 95.6%.  Its admission rate is the 150th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Hartwick College and can you get accepted?

Hartwick College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,245 out of the 3,394 who applied were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 48 percent on standardized admission tests. Hartwick College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Hartwick College?

96% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Hartwick College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.36 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1110 on the SAT
  • Score 25 on the ACT

Hartwick College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.36*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Hartwick College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Hartwick College are to have around a 3.36 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.36 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Hartwick College accepts 96% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Hartwick College is 3.36 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #67 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Hartwick College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.36 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Hartwick College SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Hartwick College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 8% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1000-1220

Applicants Submitting SAT 

8%
SAT Scores for Hartwick College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 520
Math 25th Percentile 480
Composite 25th Percentile 1000
SAT Scores for Hartwick College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 610
Math 75th Percentile 610
Composite 75th Percentile 1220
Average SAT Score 1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Hartwick College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Hartwick College is 1110 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1000-1220. Students who get into Hartwick College score in the top 60 percent of all SAT test takers..  Hartwick College ranks #73 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1110 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Hartwick College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1000 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1000, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 890, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Hartwick College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1110, you have around a 96% chance of being admitted. A 1220 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 98% chance of getting in.

Hartwick College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1220 and Above Good >98%
1110 to 1220 Avg + 96%-98%
1000 to 1110 Avg - 93%-96%
890 to 1000 Reach 87%-93%
Less than 890 Low <87%
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Hartwick College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

22-28 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

4%
ACT Scores for Hartwick College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile 22
ACT Scores for Hartwick College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile 28
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Hartwick College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Hartwick College is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 28.  The school ranks #58 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 19.

4 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Hartwick College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Hartwick College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Hartwick College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 96% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 98% with a 28 ACT score.

Hartwick College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >98%
25 to 28 Avg + 96%-98%
22 to 25 Avg - 93%-96%
19 to 22 Reach 87%-93%
Less than 19 Low <87%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Hartwick College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,110 1,284 3,394
Accepted 2,045 1,200 3,245
Acceptance Rate 97% 93% 96%
Enrolled 207 153 360
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 13% 11%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Hartwick College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Hartwick College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Hartwick College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Hartwick College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Hartwick College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.36 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1110 and ACT of 25 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191533 IPEDS survey data for Hartwick College.

FAQs

Does Hartwick College prefer SAT or ACT?

8% of students submit their SAT scores to Hartwick College. 4% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Hartwick College?

96% of those who apply are granted admission to Hartwick College. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Hartwick College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1000 and 1220. The average SAT score is 1110. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Hartwick College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 28. The average ACT score is 25. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.