Skidmore College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1626 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #440 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #395 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Saratoga Springs |
| #619 of 1,307 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 55 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 26%
- Undergraduates
- 2,758
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.skidmore.edu
Skidmore College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Skidmore College has an acceptance rate of 26% and is among the top 7% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 24% | 26% |
| Applicants | 13,183 | 5,213 | 7,970 |
| Admissions | 3,367 | 1,270 | 2,097 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 781 | 300 | 481 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
203 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1300
or below
75% of them
had 1460
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Skidmore College are 1300-1460 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
94 or 12%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Skidmore College are 30-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1742 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 273 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 250 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 155 (6%) |
| Asian | 152 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 122 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 59 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Skidmore College is $33,389 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,280 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,168 |
| $48-75K | $15,517 |
| $75-110K | $24,773 |
| $110K+ | $46,892 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $61,132 |
| Tuition in-state | $61,132 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $61,132 |
| Fee in-district | $1,266 |
| Fee in-state | $1,266 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,266 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,182 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,632 |
| Room charge | $9,834 |
| Meal charge | $6,798 |
Skidmore College majors
Skidmore College has granted 572 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Skidmore College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 76 |
| Psychology, General | 64 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 32 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 28 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 25 |
| Sociology, General | 23 |
| Chemistry, General | 20 |
| Neuroscience | 18 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 15 |
| Environmental Studies | 15 |
| Social Work | 15 |
| Anthropology, General | 14 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 14 |
| Economics, General | 13 |
| Environmental Science | 13 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 12 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 10 |
| History, General | 10 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 10 |
| Dance, General | 9 |
| Mathematics, General | 8 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Physics, General | 8 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 572 |
Skidmore College has a graduation rate of 84%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 82% | 85% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Skidmore College has published 3,564 scientific papers with 66,657 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 44 | 160 |
| 1992 | 36 | 151 |
| 1993 | 35 | 152 |
| 1994 | 36 | 184 |
| 1995 | 48 | 185 |
| 1996 | 38 | 263 |
| 1997 | 36 | 296 |
| 1998 | 42 | 343 |
| 1999 | 36 | 392 |
| 2000 | 30 | 448 |
| 2001 | 49 | 446 |
| 2002 | 42 | 599 |
| 2003 | 58 | 729 |
| 2004 | 59 | 810 |
| 2005 | 56 | 969 |
| 2006 | 48 | 1065 |
| 2007 | 61 | 1165 |
| 2008 | 76 | 1388 |
| 2009 | 72 | 1772 |
| 2010 | 108 | 1818 |
| 2011 | 118 | 2142 |
| 2012 | 126 | 2308 |
| 2013 | 129 | 2633 |
| 2014 | 149 | 2915 |
| 2015 | 182 | 3068 |
| 2016 | 138 | 3083 |
| 2017 | 192 | 3163 |
| 2018 | 206 | 3772 |
| 2019 | 190 | 4460 |
| 2020 | 214 | 5215 |
| 2021 | 188 | 5894 |
| 2022 | 158 | 6085 |
| 2023 | 131 | 5976 |
Skidmore College alumni
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Jon Bernthal
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
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Jonathan Edward Bernthal is an American actor. Beginning his career in the early 2000s, he came to prominence for portraying Shane Walsh on the AMC horror series The Walking Dead (2010–2012; 2018), where he was a starring cast member in the first two seasons. Bernthal achieved further recognition as Frank Castle / Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series Daredevil (2016) and The Punisher (2017–2019). For his recurring role as Michael Berzatto in the series The Bear (2022–present), Bernthal received a Primetime Emmy nomination.
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Lake Bell
- Occupations
- voice actoractorfilm directorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Lake Siegel Bell is an American actress, screenwriter, and director. She has appeared in various television series, including Boston Legal (2004–2006), Surface (2005–2006), How to Make It in America (2010–2011), Childrens Hospital (2008–2016), and Bless This Mess (2019–2020) and in films including Over Her Dead Body (2008), What Happens in Vegas (2008), It's Complicated (2009), No Strings Attached (2011), Million Dollar Arm (2014), No Escape (2015), Man Up (2015), The Secret Life of Pets (2016), Shot Caller (2017), Home Again (2017), The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).
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Kelly Curtis
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actoractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Kelly Lee Curtis is an American actress. She is known for her roles in Magic Sticks (1987), and The Devil's Daughter (1991).
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Eddie Cahill
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Edmund Patrick Cahill is an American actor known for portraying "Miracle on Ice" goalie Jim Craig in the 2004 film Miracle, and for playing the roles of Tag Jones in Friends and Detective Don Flack in CSI: NY. He has had numerous roles in television, films, and theater. His most recent starring role was in 2016 as District Attorney Conner Wallace in Conviction.
General info
| Founded | 1911 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Scuto amoris divini Under the shield of divine love |
| Colors | yellow, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 935 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 28,000 |
| Phone | 5185805000 |