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Skidmore College

Skidmore College is a small, private institution located in Saratoga Springs, ny. Founded in 1922, Skidmore College offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,744 undergraduates
cost $62,248 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Skidmore College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 25.5%
SAT score average 1396
ACT score average 31
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $65
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Skidmore College is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
8 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Languages and Literature
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
English Language and Literature, General
Political Science and Government
Fine and Studio Arts
Economics
Anthropology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $62,248
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,632
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $1,560
Cost of attendance* $81,740
Average financial aid package $58,000
Estimated cost $23,740 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $62,248
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,632
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $1,560
Cost of attendance* $81,740
Average financial aid package $58,000
Estimated cost $23,740 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Skidmore College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,744, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

2,776

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
65%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
9%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Skidmore College, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
phone 518-580-5000
address www.skidmore.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Student radio station (wspn)

Benefaction (student volunteer)

Outing club

Ujima

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Skidmore College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Skidmore College?

Skidmore College is located in Saratoga Springs, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Skidmore College? 

The acceptance rate for Skidmore College is 26%.

What’s the average GPA for Skidmore College?

The average high school GPA for Skidmore College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Skidmore College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Skidmore College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $326,960.

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