for liberal arts colleges on Payscale.com's 2016–17 list of highest-paid graduates.
Business Insider recognized Hartwick as No. 13 in their 2015 "50 Most Underrated Colleges in America" ranking for graduate earning potential. In 2013, the college also placed No. 274 out of a list of 501 colleges and universities across the nation in its Complete Ranking Of America's 501 Smartest Colleges.
Forbes Magazine ranked Hartwick No. 501 overall in the 2016 Forbes ranking of the best colleges and universities in the nation; public and private colleges and universities included.
In Washington Monthly’s 2019 College Rankings, Hartwick is ranked No. 130 out of 214 liberal arts colleges in the nation.
== Student life ==
Hartwick offers student-run activities through more than 60 clubs and organizations that cover a wide variety of topics. There are several fraternities and sororities on campus.
The campus weekly newspaper is called Hilltops. Hartwick also operates a student-run radio station, WRHO 89.7 FM.
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