Hartwick College Joins Shorelight

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By Shorelight Team
Published on April 17, 2024

Hartwick College, an affordable private liberal arts university in upstate New York, offers a wide range of undergraduate degrees and pre-professional learning pathways in business, health care, criminal justice, and more.

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Ranked #121 in National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report, Hartwick College is a private liberal arts college in New York’s Catskill region. International students can now apply directly through through Shorelight. Since 1797, Hartwick College has been dedicated to supporting academic excellence, offering approximately 40 undergraduate degree programs across disciplines including biology, business administration, criminology, nursing, psychology, and more.

Why Choose Hartwick College?

  1. Access affordable learning opportunities — Hartwick College is ranked among the most affordable colleges on the East Coast, with an average annual tuition of $20,000. A majority of Hartwick students receive merit-based scholarships up to $42,000 each year.*

  2. Receive personalized coaching At Hartwick College in New York’s Catskills region, every student has access to their own Guidance Team, which includes a dedicated career coach for professional preparation beyond the classroom, as well as a success coach, an alumni mentor, and a faculty advisor.

  3. Graduate career-ready with real-life working experience Hartwick’s Flight Path approach to the student experience offers year-specific, in and outside-the-classroom curriculum and opportunities, so each graduate is ready for the workforce and to pursue their own personal goals.

Accolades for Hartwick College

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

  • #121 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (tie)

  • #26 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Road2college.com, 2023

  • #8 in Top Merit Scholarships

Niche.com, 2024

  • #37 in Most Diverse Colleges in New York

The Princeton Review, 2024

  • 2024 Best Northeastern Colleges

Washington Monthly, 2023

  • Best Bang for the Buck: Northeast

Hartwick College’s Undergraduate Degree Programs for International Students

At Hartwick College, international students have multiple options for majors that build in-demand professional skills, including:

  • Computer Science

  • Cybersecurity

  • Data Analytics

  • Game Development

  • Business Administration

Browse the full list of degree programs >

Hartwick College prepares ambitious international students for professional success through robust financial support, innovative FlightPath curriculum, hands-on internship opportunities, and more, ensuring all graduates are career-ready.

Learn more about Hartwick College >

*Note: early first-year and transfer applicants receive first preference for merit funding opportunities.