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Hartwick College is a private, four-year, non-denominational college located in Oneonta, New York, United States. It was established in 1797 as the Hartwick Seminary. In 1928, the college was moved to the present location and was incorporated under the name of Hartwick College. Both of the 425-acre academic campus and the 920-acre environmental campus of Hartwick College stand on land donated by the state of Oneonta. The college offers a large number of courses, which are primarily focused on science and liberal arts.
The athletics teams of Hartwick College are known as the Hawks. The official mascot of the college is a blue hawk. The students of Hartwick College participate in intercollegiate basketball, equestrian, lacrosse, tennis, football, field hockey, swimming & diving, volleyball and water polo.
Hartwick is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Oneonta, NY. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Hartwick earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Hartwick include science, art studies, and drama and performing arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 490 to 590 for students at Hartwick. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 600.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Hartwick are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Hartwick, in 2007-2008, had 1,537 students (1,512 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Hartwick belong to the Empire Eight for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Hartwick College
One Hartwick Drive
Oneonta, NY 13820-4020
General Phone: (607) 431-4000
http://www.hartwick.edu/x12933.xml
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 115 | political science, English, history, sociology, economics, anthropology, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 52 | business management, accounting and related services, accounting |
| Science | 31 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 24 | various nursing |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer and info science, information science |
| Education and Teaching | 8 | music teaching |
| Fine Arts | 8 | art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Hartwick in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 297 | 31 |
In 2007-2008, Hartwick had a total enrollment of 1,537 students (1,512 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 24% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 50% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 62% |
| Massachusetts | 8% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| Vermont | 4% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Hartwick offers campus housing for 1,200 of its 1,512 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Oneonta, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,533 | 2,102 | 83% | 446 | 21% |
| Men | 1,164 | 907 | 78% | 195 | 22% |
| Women | 1,369 | 1,195 | 87% | 251 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 60% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,900 |
| Room and board | $ 8,685 |
| Room charge | $ 4,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,185 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
Hartwick participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 272900)
Hartwick has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 44 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $79,097 | 15 | $77,133 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $51,642 | 19 | $53,171 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $45,472 | 13 | $42,249 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $58,958 | 48 | $57,375 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Empire Eight |
| Basketball | Empire Eight |
| Track | Empire Eight |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 11 | 31 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 11 | 31 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hartwick Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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