College rankings and guidebooks can’t tell you whether Hartwick’s the best fit for you, but they can give you some useful information. Decide for yourself by doing your own research, reading everything you can find, and especially by visiting the campus and talking with current students and faculty. But in the meantime, check out what others have said about us:
 | One of 222 outstanding colleges and universities in the Northeast. Students praise Hartwick's "incredible international January Term program"; "big-school amenities; Pine Lake Environmental Campus "with a huge lake and woods and cabins"; and "a close knit community." Read more about the profile. |
 | The Fiske Guide to Colleges praises Hartwick for its "New England feel," "breathtaking view," "unconventional learning options," "dedication to forging a new path through technology," and a faculty that "wins universal praise." |
 | NSSE surveys performance in five areas: Academic Challenge, Active and Collaborative Learning, Student-Faculty Interaction, Enriching Educational Experiences, and Campus Environment. Hartwick scores particularly high in Student-Faculty Interaction and Enriching Educational Experiences. |
 | A committee of college admissions professionals, educators, and high school counselors selected Hartwick as a "College of Distinction" in recognition of our tradition of taking learning outside the classroom, active campus community, and rate of successful graduates. Read the web profile highlighting outstanding programs within the Four Distinctions. |
 | CollegeStudentAthletes.com convened a task force of high school counselors to highlight lesser known Division III schools that are worth a second look. Reason given for Hartwick's selection: "Education goes beyond the books. At Hartwick, students put theory to the test. In class, on campus, and through real-world projects, students roll up their sleeves to meet the challenge, putting liberal arts education into practice." |
 | U.S.News & World Report' ranked Hartwick in the top ten (tied for #9) of schools with "the highest percentage of students who study abroad." U.S.News annually publishes "Top 100 Lists" that highlight school characteristics that prospective students might want to consider when looking for schools with the "right fit." |
 | Washington Post education reporter Jay Mathews ranked Hartwick 22nd among 100 U.S. colleges and universities. He asked guidance counselors and high school teachers to assist in compiling a list of colleges and universities that deserve bigger reputations--"the lesser-known gems ... that students fall in love with once they get to know them ... and that their graduates rave about." |
