School Information

76.3
Total Enrollment 2,727
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

Skidmore College

http://www.skidmore.edu
815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
(518) 580-5000

Mission Statement The principal mission of Skidmore College is the education of predominantly full-time undergraduates, a diverse population of talented students who are eager to engage actively in the learning process. The college seeks to prepare liberally educated graduates to continue their quest for knowledge and to make the choices required of informed, responsible citizens. Skidmore faculty and staff create a challenging yet supportive environment that cultivates students’ intellectual and personal excellence, encouraging them to expand their expectations of themselves while they enrich their academic understanding. In keeping with the college’s founding principle of linking theoretical with applied learning, the ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Skidmore College, 47.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 44.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $28,156), and 36% receive loans ($4,748 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,776.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Skidmore College is $23,116 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,371 people applied to Skidmore College. Of the applicants, 42.0% were admitted (48.0% male & 40.0% female ) and 25.0% accepted (25.0% male and 25.0% female)

Of the 2,674 undergraduate students at Skidmore College, 3.0% are part-time. A majority (97.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 100.0% of the 53 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     33.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     95.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     78.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     81.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     85.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 15-JAN
Admissions Office Phone 518-580-5570
Admissions Office Email admissions@skidmore.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions Skidmore College 815 North Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Admissions Transfer URL http://cms.skidmore.edu/admissions/transfer/index.cfm
Admissions Website http://cms.skidmore.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://cms.skidmore.edu/admissions/apply/index.cfm
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to Skidmore College, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Skidmore College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 570
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 680
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 670
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 580
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 680
Skidmore College ACT SCORES
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 26
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 30
ACT English (25th Percentile) 26
ACT English (75th Percentile) 32
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 8
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 9
 
Skidmore College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 23
American/United States Studies/Civilization 9
Asian Studies/Civilization 10
French Studies 0
Women's Studies 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 19
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 76
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 2
Business/Commerce, General 74
Computer and information sciences and support services 5
Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
Education 12
Elementary Education and Teaching 12
English language and literature/letters 60
English Language and Literature, General 57
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 3
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 22
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 4
French Language and Literature 6
German Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 12
History 20
History, General 20
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 57 15
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 57 15
Mathematics and statistics 8
Mathematics, General 8
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 9
Neuroscience 9
Natural resources and conservation 21
Environmental Science 12
Environmental Studies 9
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 23
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 23
Philosophy and religious studies 14
Philosophy 8
Religion/Religious Studies 6
Physical sciences 19
Chemistry, General 14
Geology/Earth Science, General 1
Physics, General 4
Psychology 68
Psychology, General 66
Psychology, Other 2
Public administration and social service professions 8
Social Work 8
Social sciences 101
Anthropology 11
Economics, General 20
International Relations and Affairs 11
Political Science and Government, General 42
Social Sciences, Other 5
Sociology 12
Visual and performing arts 116
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 17
Dance, General 7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 30
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 44
Music History, Literature, and Theory 18
 
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