Skidmore College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1586 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #435 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #389 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Saratoga Springs |
| #648 of 1,017 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 52 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 21%
- Undergraduates
- 2,704
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 21% 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 | 21% | 17% | 24% |
| Applicants | 11,889 | 5,086 | 6,783 |
| Admissions | 2,503 | 890 | 1,608 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 665 | 243 | 420 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
155 or 23%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1340
or below
75% of them
had 1480
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Skidmore College are 1340-1480 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
66 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Skidmore College are 31-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1736 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 282 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 199 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 163 (6%) |
| Asian | 158 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 117 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 45 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Skidmore College is $31,187 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 | $9,932 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,454 |
| $48-75K | $15,855 |
| $75-110K | $22,438 |
| $110K+ | $45,136 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $65,970 |
| Tuition in-state | $65,970 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $65,970 |
| Fee in-district | $1,320 |
| Fee in-state | $1,320 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,320 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,213 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,940 |
| Room charge | $10,610 |
| Meal charge | $7,330 |
Skidmore College majors
Skidmore College has granted 640 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Skidmore College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 94 |
| Experimental Psychology | 83 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 50 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 27 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 25 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 24 |
| Neuroscience | 24 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 23 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 |
| Environmental Science | 19 |
| Environmental Studies | 19 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 19 |
| Sociology, General | 18 |
| Social Work | 17 |
| Anthropology, General | 16 |
| Chemistry, General | 15 |
| History, General | 15 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 14 |
| Philosophy | 13 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 |
| Mathematics, General | 11 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 11 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Dance, General | 8 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 4 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 4 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 |
| Physics, General | 4 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Grand Total | 640 |
Skidmore College has a graduation rate of 83%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 83% | 78% | 85% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Skidmore College has published 4,262 scientific papers with 102,427 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 39 | 196 |
| 1994 | 36 | 223 |
| 1995 | 48 | 250 |
| 1996 | 42 | 346 |
| 1997 | 42 | 375 |
| 1998 | 42 | 435 |
| 1999 | 40 | 480 |
| 2000 | 33 | 551 |
| 2001 | 67 | 549 |
| 2002 | 45 | 760 |
| 2003 | 71 | 963 |
| 2004 | 67 | 1092 |
| 2005 | 59 | 1270 |
| 2006 | 51 | 1491 |
| 2007 | 70 | 1523 |
| 2008 | 80 | 1887 |
| 2009 | 96 | 2497 |
| 2010 | 111 | 2471 |
| 2011 | 129 | 2900 |
| 2012 | 135 | 3079 |
| 2013 | 155 | 3549 |
| 2014 | 156 | 3932 |
| 2015 | 195 | 3941 |
| 2016 | 151 | 4054 |
| 2017 | 207 | 4370 |
| 2018 | 250 | 5019 |
| 2019 | 236 | 5883 |
| 2020 | 254 | 7220 |
| 2021 | 212 | 8116 |
| 2022 | 176 | 8297 |
| 2023 | 163 | 8058 |
| 2024 | 168 | 7923 |
| 2025 | 126 | 7038 |
Skidmore College alumni
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Jon Bernthal
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Jonathan Edward Bernthal is an American actor. 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 Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in the second season of Daredevil (2016), the spin-off series The Punisher (2017–2019), and the first season of the revival series Daredevil: Born Again (2025). For his recurring guest role as restaurant owner Michael Berzatto in the series The Bear (2022–present), he won a Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two others.
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Lake Bell
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm directoractorvoice actorfilm producer
- 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), and The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019).
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Kelly Curtis
- Occupations
- film directortelevision actorfilm produceractorfilm actor
- 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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Ariana Richards
- Occupations
- paintertelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Ariana Clarice Richards is an American painter and former actress. She is best known for her role as Lex Murphy in the 1993 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.
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 | 948 |
| 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 |