Hartwick College Acceptance Rate
Oneonta, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,278
- Admitted
- 2,939
- Yield
- 12.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Hartwick College's acceptance rate has fallen from 89.6% in 2014–15 to 68.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,036 to 4,278 (-15%) over that period.
Its 68.7% rate makes Hartwick College more selective than about 64% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 57%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (45% for women vs 98.8% for men, a 53.8-point gap). Hartwick College has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 12.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,036 | 4,510 | 89.6% | 419 |
| 2015–16 | 2,692 | 2,174 | 80.8% | 292 |
| 2016–17 | 3,366 | 2,913 | 86.5% | 407 |
| 2017–18 | 3,019 | 2,674 | 88.6% | 351 |
| 2018–19 | 4,165 | 3,471 | 83.3% | 407 |
| 2019–20 | 4,449 | 3,566 | 80.2% | 370 |
| 2020–21 | 3,609 | 3,360 | 93.1% | 389 |
| 2021–22 | 3,394 | 3,245 | 95.6% | 360 |
| 2022–23 | 3,553 | 2,122 | 59.7% | 340 |
| 2023–24 | 4,278 | 2,939 | 68.7% | 360 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,394 | 1,078 | 45% |
| Men | 1,884 | 1,861 | 98.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–640 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 540–640 |
How Hartwick College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Hartwick College's acceptance rate?
Hartwick College's acceptance rate is 68.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,939 admitted of 4,278 applicants).
Is Hartwick College test optional?
Hartwick College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hartwick College?
Hartwick College received 4,278 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,939.
What SAT score do you need for Hartwick College?
Admitted students at Hartwick College typically scored 550–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hartwick College getting harder to get into?
Hartwick College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 89.6% in 2014–15 to 68.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.hartwick.edu/.