Hartwick Pricing Transparency
More Transparent. Less Confusing
For many years, private colleges have set high tuition rates and then offered substantial scholarships to help offset the cost. For instance, a school’s tuition and fees might be $60K annually, but with a $20K scholarship, the net cost to students would be reduced to $40K per year.
There are two reasons for this. A college seems more prestigious if it looks more expensive. And appears more generous if it offers large scholarships. At Hartwick, we’ve decided this is a confusing and unnecessary game that we do not want to play.
This is why, beginning in the Fall 2025 semester, we’ve repriced the Hartwick experience to reflect the transparency we want to see more of in higher education.
We know that the true value of a Hartwick education lies in our innovative liberal arts curriculum, dedicated faculty, career preparation, and supportive community — not in inflated prices and artificial discounts. Students deserve their best chance at financial freedom through clear pricing, not misleading scholarships that attempt to offset sky-high tuition.
For Academic year 25-26, Tuition is $22K with annual scholarships of up to $10K. Room and Board is $16K.
Hartwick, The Life Balance College
Academic Well-being
Combine two areas of study with a double major (like creative writing and digital marketing!). Explore fields that easily feed into specific career interests. Our flexible and interdisciplinary curriculum, supported by FlightPath, is delivered through expert faculty and designed to fit your needs and aspirations.
Physical & Emotional Wellness
Keeping our bodies as active as our minds is a top priority at Hartwick. From our on-campus Table Rock Trail system to courses like Relaxation Techniques, you’ll have access to a variety of health and wellness resources to keep your body and mind healthy throughout college.
Outcomes
Real-world work experiences, J Term travel courses and deep alumni connections support you in achieving a strong return on investment. Our direct and transparent pricing is straightforward, so you can start out making smart and confident financial choices.
FAQ
2025-26 Tuition and fees will be $22,000 per year and room and board will be $16,000 per year, while still offering up to $10,000 in annual scholarship opportunities.
There’s no catch. No hidden fees. No games. We simply believe our students deserve better than the confusion and stress surrounding college costs. So, we’re doing something about it. We are certain you will be paying less with this new tuition pricing than you would be paying next academic year without it. Please find your specific tuition details in the personalized financial aid plan mailed to you.
While it hasn’t formally been how we describe our experience, Hartwick has always been about Life Balance. We provide a stellar academic experience, extensive opportunities to enhance physical and emotional health and outstanding outcomes to help our students achieve a well-balanced life. Financial well-being is part of this.
By describing Hartwick as The Life Balance College, we are making it clearer to those who have not yet experienced the College what we’re about, which will help more right-fit students discover us.
Our tuition transparency initiative is a part of this. We understand that college pricing has become confusing and complicated for families. By establishing our new cost structure, we can help families understand their college costs from the very beginning of their exploration of Hartwick.
Current students will pay less than they would have if we had not changed our price. While, on average, colleges increase their price by 8% annually, our new price means that students will save between $200-$600 next year compared to what they would have paid had we not reduced our price.
There is a net cost increase for all students for next year compared to what they are paying this year due to the annual tuition increase that Hartwick implements each year.
If you need help understanding your estimate or addressing your financial situation, please reach out to our Financial Aid Office. They are available to provide personalized guidance and help you explore options based on your specific needs. You can contact them at [email protected], 607-431-4130 or visit Bresee Hall, room 218.