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Skidmore College

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY · Suburb · 2,694 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Skidmore College, a private liberal arts institution in Saratoga Springs, New York, is best known for its flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum and its guiding ethos, "Creative Thought Matters." The college offers particularly strong programs in studio art, English, management and business, and the performing arts, actively encouraging students to pair unexpected majors and minors. Its campus culture is collaborative, creative, and socially engaged, enriched by a bustling arts scene and close proximity to Saratoga Springs' lively downtown. A standout distinctive feature is the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, an innovative on-campus space that integrates contemporary art directly into coursework across all academic disciplines.


Wikipedia:Skidmore College is a private liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, New York. Approximately 2,700 students are enrolled at Skidmore pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in one of more than 60 areas of study.

Location
Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
ALB · Albany
24 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$85,270
Avg net price
$32,297
Room & board
$17,940
Tuition
$67,290
Books & supplies
$1,300/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,932
$30–48k
$11,454
$48–75k
$15,855
$75–110k
$22,438
$110k+
$45,136
Admissions
Admit rate
21%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1405
Reading 680750
Math 660730
ACT midpoint
31
Composite 3133
English 3235
Math 2732
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Skidmore College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
82%
4-yr on-time completion
75%
1st-yr retention
90%
Transfer-out rate
12%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
84%
Transferred
12%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
4%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,923
Median earnings (10yr)
$69,363
Median debt
$19,500
Monthly loan payment
$207
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,225$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$27,000
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
8
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
13%
First-generation
15%
Median family income
$78,843
Independent students
3%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
10%
Black
4%
Asian
6%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
7%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,923
10 years after entry
$69,363
Business/Commerce, General105
Psychology, General98
Fine and Studio Arts44
English Language and Literature, General36
Economics36
Natural Resources Conservation and Research31
Political Science and Government31
Neurobiology and Neurosciences29
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences27
Sociology26
Computer and Information Sciences, General25
Biology, General22
History21
Chemistry19
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft18
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics16
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Institutional
Endowment
$488M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions
Full-time faculty
77%
Avg faculty salary
$11,403/mo
Instructional spend/student
$25,466
Federal loan rate
33%

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