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    Saratoga Springs, NY · Northeast

    Acceptance rate
    21.1%
    SAT mid-50
    1340-1480
    Cost after aid
    $32,297
    Graduation rate
    83%

    What Skidmore College says matters

    How Skidmore College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    24%
    2,917 of 12,273
    Yield
    24%
    692 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1360-1460
    ACT mid-50
    31-34
    CDS year
    2025-26

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    20%1,065 of 5,292
    Women
    26%1,842 of 6,959

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA
    • Character or personal qualities

    Important

    • Class rank
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience

    Considered

    • Standardized test scores
    • First generation
    • Geographical residence
    • Level of applicant's interest

    Not considered

    • Interview
    • Alumni relation
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Skidmore College published for 2025-26, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission121

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    Yes
    SAT
    X
    ACT
    X
    AP
    X
    Institutional Exam
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    No

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year males who applied
    5,292
    Total first-time, first-year females who applied
    6,959
    Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted
    1,065
    Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted
    1,842
    Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled
    263
    Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled
    428
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
    263
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
    428
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    12,273
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    2,917
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    692
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    2,636
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    742
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    233
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    4,872
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    1,886
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    410
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    4,765
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    289
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    49

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    Yes
    Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
    2,360
    Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
    675
    Number of wait-listed students admitted:
    35

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    4
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    4
    Of these, units that must be lab
    3
    Foreign language
    4
    Social studies
    4

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Important
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Important
    Recommendation(s)
    Important
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Important
    Talent/ability
    Important
    Character/personal qualities
    Very Important
    First generation
    Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Important
    Work experience
    Important
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Percent Submitting SAT Scores
    25%
    Percent Submitting ACT Scores
    8.0%
    Number Submitting SAT Scores
    171
    Number Submitting ACT Scores
    57
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,360
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,400
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,460
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    690
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    720
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    740
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    650
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    690
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    730
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    31%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    33%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    34%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    29%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    32%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    33%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    34%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    35%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    122
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    46
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    3
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    171
    SAT Math: 700-800
    80
    SAT Math: 600-699
    81
    SAT Math: 500-599
    9
    SAT Math: 400-499
    1
    SAT Math: Total
    171
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    94
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    74
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    3
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    171
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    53
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    4
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    0
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    0
    ACT Composite: Total
    57
    Total
    0

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    No
    Does your institution have an application closing date?
    Yes
    Application closing date (fall): Month
    1
    Application closing date (fall): Day
    8
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Yes, by:
    X
    Date: Month
    4
    Date: Day
    1
    Must reply by (date)
    X
    Date: Month
    5
    Date: Day
    1
    Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month
    5
    Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day
    1
    Amount of housing deposit:
    500
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    2 years
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    Yes
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    Yes
    Other early decision plan closing date: Month
    1
    Other early decision plan closing date: Day
    8
    Number of early decision applications received by your institution
    847
    Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan
    359
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    Yes
    Transfer Admission39

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
    Yes
    Males
    70
    Females
    90
    Total
    160
    Males
    26
    Females
    37
    Total
    63
    Males
    6
    Females
    14
    Total
    20

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    At least one professor recommendation from current institution and mid-term report. Transfers with a 2-year degree need not supply standardized test scores. CDS-D Page 13 Skidmore College Common Data Set 2025-2026
    Fall Closing Date: Month
    1
    Spring Closing Date: Month
    1
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 60 Credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 60 Credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: N/A - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 60 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: X If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://www.skidmore.edu/registrar/incoming/transfer-credit-policy.php Credits 12 Credits 60 American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:
    60
    Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:
    credit
    Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:
    60
    Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:
    credit
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    60
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    Yes
    Number
    60
    Unit Type
    credit
    Number
    12
    Unit Type
    credit
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://www.skidmore.edu/registrar/incoming/transfer-credit-policy.php
    Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:
    CDS-D Page 14 Skidmore College Common Data Set 2025-2026
    Academic Offerings and Policies24

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Cross-registration
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Liberal arts/career combination
    X
    Student-designed major
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    Foreign languages
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Intensive writing
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Other (describe):
    X
    Describe:
    Interdisciplinary
    Student Life24

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Model UN
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Opera
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Student-run film society
    X
    Symphony orchestra
    X
    Television station
    X

    Housing

    Coed residence halls
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Special housing for disabled students
    X
    Theme housing
    X
    Wellness housing
    X
    Living Learning Communities
    X
    Annual Expenses23

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://skidmore.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey
    If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.
    X
    Please provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance will be available:
    6/1/2026

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    69210
    Tuition
    69210

    All Institutions Expenses

    Food and housing (on-campus):
    18820
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    11130
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    7690
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    18820
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    11130
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    7690

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    18

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    No

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1300
    Transportation:
    300
    Other expenses:
    1350
    Books and supplies:
    1300
    Transportation
    2200
    Other expenses:
    1552
    Books and supplies:
    1300
    Transportation:
    428
    Other expenses:
    1460
    Financial Aid107

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    4
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    20,000
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    13
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    19,200
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    0
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    0
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    3050000
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    2050000
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    82500000
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    0
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    87600000
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    2650000
    Federal Work-Study
    725000
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    1500000
    Total Self-Help
    4875000
    Parent Loans
    0
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    0
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    0
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    19000
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    1325000
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    1900000
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    3244000
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    4750000
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    45000
    Total Self-Help
    4795000
    Parent Loans
    3000000
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    690
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    499
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    443
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    443
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    443
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    386
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    14
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    443
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    100%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    63200
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    58100
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4650
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    19.9
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    2,690
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,614
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,519
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,519
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,519
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,324
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    55
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    1,308
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    98%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    62700
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    57050
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4925
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    16.0
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    19
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    2
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    2
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    2
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    1
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    100%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    34400
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    12150
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    2600
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    0.0

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    609

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    44
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    43
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    5
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    29458
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    20817
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    58457
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    27000
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    24019
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    39200

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    97
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    81,400
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    7,900,000

    Financial Aid Forms

    Institution’s own financial aid form
    X
    CSS Profile
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):
    1

    Aid Available

    State Loans
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Leadership
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes X No
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred21

    Diploma/Certificates

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    744

    Bachelors

    Natural resources and conservation
    31
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    12
    Computer and information sciences
    31
    Education
    15
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    6
    English
    33
    Liberal arts/general studies
    2
    Biological/life sciences
    58
    Mathematics and statistics
    16
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Philosophy and religious studies
    14
    Physical sciences
    30
    Psychology
    58
    Public administration and social services
    20
    Social sciences
    101
    Visual and performing arts
    83
    Business/marketing
    96
    History
    23
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence73

    Institutional Enrollment

    Total all undergraduates
    2,719
    Total all graduate
    0
    Grand Total All Students
    2,719

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    37
    Hispanic/Latino
    93
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    33
    White, non-Hispanic
    434
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    0
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    34
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    51
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    8
    TOTAL
    690
    Nonresidents
    186
    Hispanic/Latino
    297
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    120
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,739
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    156
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    166
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    41
    TOTAL
    2,709
    Nonresidents
    186
    Hispanic/Latino
    298
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    120
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,741
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    157
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    166
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    47
    TOTAL
    2,719

    Persistence

    Associate degrees
    175
    Bachelor's degrees
    35
    Postbachelor's certificates
    419
    Master's degrees
    629
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    47
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    29
    Doctoral degrees – other
    553

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    129
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    98
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    506
    Total
    733
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    129
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    98
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    506
    Total
    733
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    101
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    78
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    367
    Total
    546
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    9
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    4
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    35
    Total
    48
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    2
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    3
    Total
    6
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    111
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    84
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    405
    Total
    600
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    86
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    85.7
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    80
    Total
    81.9

    Retention Rates

    Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date.
    94%
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size47

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    290
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    72
    C. Total number who are females
    160
    D. Total number who are males
    130
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    11
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    265
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    18
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    7
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    107
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    17
    C. Total number who are females
    60
    D. Total number who are males
    47
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    20%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    43
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    32
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    12
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    397
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    89
    C. Total number who are females
    220
    D. Total number who are males
    177
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    11
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    285
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    61
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    39
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    12
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio
    7.8
    based on ____ students
    2,025
    and ____ faculty
    6

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    172
    10-19
    172
    20-29
    381
    30-39
    155
    40-49
    10
    50-99
    3
    100+
    4
    Total
    0
    2-9
    12
    10-19
    12
    20-29
    67
    30-39
    3
    40-49
    0
    50-99
    0
    100+
    0
    Total
    0
    Source: Skidmore College's Common Data Set 2025-26

    About Skidmore College

    Skidmore College is a very small private university in Saratoga Springs, NY, in a city setting.

    What Skidmore College looks for

    With an acceptance rate around 21%, the application readers spend less time per file than they do at the most selective schools, but they still read. A solid GPA, strong letters, and an essay that sounds like you wrote it yourself go a long way here. The biggest unforced error: a generic supplement essay. Even moderately selective schools notice when you have not bothered to learn anything about them.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Skidmore College?

      Skidmore College's middle 50% SAT range is 1340 to 1480. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for Skidmore College?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 31 to 33. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Skidmore College?

      Skidmore College admits roughly 21% of applicants. Selective, but stats inside the middle 50% put you in real contention.

    • What does Skidmore College actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $32,297 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Skidmore College a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Skidmore College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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