Skidmore College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1657 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #447 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #401 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Saratoga Springs |
| #626 of 1,005 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 53 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 23%
- Undergraduates
- 2,776
- 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 23% and is among the top 6% 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 | 23% | 23% | 23% |
| Applicants | 12,144 | 4,918 | 7,226 |
| Admissions | 2,784 | 1,141 | 1,643 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 734 | 298 | 436 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
186 or 25%
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
65 or 9%
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 | 1776 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 270 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 240 (9%) |
| Asian | 158 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 154 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 119 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 53 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Skidmore College is $32,368 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 | $20,906 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,994 |
| $48-75K | $17,308 |
| $75-110K | $25,470 |
| $110K+ | $46,513 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $63,730 |
| Tuition in-state | $63,730 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $63,730 |
| Fee in-district | $1,300 |
| Fee in-state | $1,300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,213 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,340 |
| Room charge | $10,252 |
| Meal charge | $7,088 |
Skidmore College majors
Skidmore College has granted 617 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Skidmore College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 101 |
| Psychology, General | 82 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 34 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 30 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 28 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 25 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 23 |
| Neuroscience | 23 |
| Sociology, General | 22 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 21 |
| Chemistry, General | 19 |
| History, General | 17 |
| Social Work | 16 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 15 |
| Environmental Studies | 15 |
| Anthropology, General | 14 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 |
| Environmental Science | 12 |
| Mathematics, General | 10 |
| Philosophy | 10 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 9 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 9 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 8 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 |
| Economics, General | 6 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 3 |
| Dance, General | 3 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 617 |
Skidmore College has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 78% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Skidmore College has published 4,149 scientific papers with 96,793 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Medicine, Law, Computer Science, Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 37 | 182 |
| 1993 | 38 | 196 |
| 1994 | 36 | 222 |
| 1995 | 48 | 250 |
| 1996 | 42 | 345 |
| 1997 | 42 | 375 |
| 1998 | 42 | 434 |
| 1999 | 39 | 478 |
| 2000 | 33 | 550 |
| 2001 | 67 | 548 |
| 2002 | 45 | 760 |
| 2003 | 71 | 963 |
| 2004 | 66 | 1092 |
| 2005 | 59 | 1270 |
| 2006 | 51 | 1492 |
| 2007 | 70 | 1523 |
| 2008 | 80 | 1886 |
| 2009 | 96 | 2497 |
| 2010 | 111 | 2467 |
| 2011 | 129 | 2901 |
| 2012 | 133 | 3074 |
| 2013 | 155 | 3551 |
| 2014 | 154 | 3931 |
| 2015 | 190 | 3936 |
| 2016 | 150 | 4046 |
| 2017 | 207 | 4368 |
| 2018 | 250 | 5019 |
| 2019 | 236 | 5872 |
| 2020 | 253 | 7204 |
| 2021 | 211 | 8104 |
| 2022 | 174 | 8284 |
| 2023 | 162 | 8053 |
| 2024 | 164 | 7814 |
Skidmore College alumni
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Jon Bernthal
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage 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 drama 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 / The Punisher in the second season of Daredevil (2016), a role he reprised in its spin-off series The Punisher (2017–2019) and the revival series Daredevil: Born Again (2025), all part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For his recurring role as Michael Berzatto in the series The Bear (2022–present), Bernthal won a Primetime Emmy Award.
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Lake Bell
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actorstage actorfilm director
- 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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Ariana Richards
- Occupations
- film actorpaintertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Ariana Clarice Richards is an American painter and former actress. She is best known for her role as Lex Murphy in the blockbuster film Jurassic Park. Richards won several Young Artist Awards for her acting as a child, but as an adult has focused primarily on her art career.
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Kelly Curtis
- Occupations
- film produceractorfilm actorfilm directortelevision actor
- Biography
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Kelly Lee Curtis is an American actress. She is known for her roles in Magic Sticks (1987) and The Devil's Daughter (1991).
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 | 971 |
| 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 |