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Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY · Private nonprofit · Small suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 21%
- Very selective
- Average net price
- $31,829
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $79,268
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Skidmore College is a private nonprofit college in Saratoga Springs, NY with 2,694 undergraduates. It admits 21% of applicants, and admitted students average 1405 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $31,829 per year ($10,554 for families earning under $30,000). 82% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $79,268 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 21%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 12,144
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,784
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 26%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing680–750
200800
SAT Math660–730
200800
ACT Composite31–33
136
What Skidmore College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $88,160
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $70,580
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,554
- $30–48k$14,116
- $48–75k$15,142
- $75–110k$26,232
- $110k+$45,040
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 82%
- Freshman retention
- 90%
- Median earnings
- $79,268
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,251
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,694
- Student–faculty ratio
- 8:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 15%
- White64%
- Hispanic11%
- Black4%
- Asian6%
Skidmore College FAQ
What is Skidmore College's acceptance rate?+
Skidmore College admits 21% of applicants, which makes it very selective.
What SAT score do you need for Skidmore College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 680–750 on SAT Reading and Writing and 660–730 on SAT Math; the average total is 1405.
What ACT score do you need for Skidmore College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 31–33.
Is Skidmore College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Skidmore College?+
In Fall 2023, 12,144 students applied to Skidmore College and 2,784 were admitted; 735 enrolled.
Does Skidmore College consider legacy status?+
No. Skidmore College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Skidmore College require an essay?+
Skidmore College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Skidmore College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $88,160 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,829.
What is Skidmore College's graduation rate?+
82% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 195526 · How we use this data
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