Hartwick College to Slash Sticker Price to $22,000

Hartwick College, in New York, announced Tuesday it will more than halve its sticker price as part of a broader push for transparency and student well-being. Beginning with the 2025-26 academic year, the listed tuition and fees for new and returning students will be $22,000. Prior to the restructuring, the sticker price in 2025-26 would have been $59,359, an 8% increase from the current year’s listed cost. Students at the private liberal arts institution will be eligible for up to $10,000 in merit scholarships under the new model.