It is moderately difficult to get into Hartwick College. The acceptance rate at Hartwick College is 60%. Last year, 3,553 students applied to Hartwick College and 2,122 were admitted.
If you are thinking about applying to Hartwick College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.
Students who submit their applications to Hartwick College for fall should hear back from Hartwick College by October 15.
Hartwick College Admissions Stats at a Glance
The following is an overiew of some of Hartwick College's admissions stats.
Hartwick College 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
---|---|
Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.4 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 15% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 3% |
Waitlist | No |
Hartwick College Application Deadlines
These are the application deadlines for Hartwick College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Yes | November 1 | November 15 |
Early Decision II | – | – | – |
Early Action | No | – | – |
Considering Applying Early to Hartwick College?
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 early to college to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it shows your interest in a school.
➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
More on Hartwick College Admissions
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 Does Hartwick College Look For in an Applicant?
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines 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 shine.
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 |
---|---|
Alumni/ae Relations | Very Important |
Academic GPA | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Work Experience | Important |
Class Rank | Considered |
Application Essay | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Considered |
Make sure to check with Hartwick College for more information on admission factors.
Hartwick College Application Requirements
To apply to Hartwick College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Hartwick College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | – | 2.5 | – | – |
Other Requirements | – | – | √ | audition for music program, portfolio for art majors |
Transcript of High School Record | √ | – | – | – |
GPA and Testing
What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Hartwick College?
Students admitted to Hartwick College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.
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 is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 15% of Hartwick College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% 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 earn between 1020 and 1180 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Hartwick College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1180 and 25% of scored lower than 1020, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Hartwick College students scored 590 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 620 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.
To be most competitive at Hartwick College, you should strive to earn between 10 and 27 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Hartwick College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.
A 10 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Hartwick College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 10.
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
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
• Summer Term
Hartwick College Admissions FAQs
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• DSST/DANTES
Does Hartwick College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Hartwick College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Hartwick College?
❌ No, Hartwick College is test optional, so you can make the call whether to send your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.
What is Hartwick College's acceptance rate?
✅ Hartwick College's acceptance rate is 60%.
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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