Hartwick College

If you are considering submitting an application to Hartwick College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Hartwick College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Hartwick College's admissions stats.

Hartwick College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	11%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	4%
Waitlist	No

Hartwick College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Hartwick College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	November 15
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Applying Early to Hartwick College?

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Hartwick College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by November 15.

Some students apply to college early because they hope it will increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it shows your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Hartwick College Admissions

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Transferring to Hartwick College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Hartwick College

Hartwick College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Hartwick College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Hartwick College

What does Hartwick College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Work Experience	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Hartwick College for more information on admission factors.

Hartwick College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Hartwick College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Hartwick College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)		2.5
Interview
Other Requirements			√	audition for music program, portfolio for art majors
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Hartwick College?

Hartwick College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Hartwick College considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Hartwick College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 11% of Hartwick College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Hartwick College?

To be competitive with other Hartwick College applicants, you should strive to score between 970 and 1200 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Hartwick College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1200 and 25% of scored lower than 970, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Hartwick College students scored 610 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Hartwick College students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Hartwick College?

To be most competitive at Hartwick College, you should strive to earn between 22 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Hartwick College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Hartwick College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Hartwick College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Hartwick College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Hartwick College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Hartwick College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Hartwick College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Hartwick College.

Does Hartwick College accept transfer credits?

✅ Hartwick College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Hartwick College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Hartwick College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Hartwick College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Hartwick College?

❌ No, Hartwick College is test optional, so you can decide if you want to to submit your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Hartwick College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Hartwick College is 96%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Hartwick College?

✅ Hartwick College offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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