Skidmore College: Statistics

Skidmore College logo
EduRank.org best universities badge
Position Category
#1591 of 14,131 In the World
#440 of 2,597 In North America
#395 of 2,496 In the United States
#39 of 221 In New York State
#1 of 2 In Saratoga Springs
#563 of 1,044 For Social Work
Top50% For 46 other topics
Subject rankings

Quick Review

Acceptance rate
31%
Average SAT
1355
Average ACT
31
Avg. cost to attend
$31,553 /y
Aid receiving
67%
Undergraduates
2,686
Male:Female Ratio
40:60
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree

Skidmore College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Skidmore College has an acceptance rate of 31% 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 31% 28% 32%
Applicants 11,176 4,488 6,688
Admissions 3,419 1,279 2,140
Freshmen enrolled full time 717 311 406
Freshmen enrolled part time 2 1 1

37 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
184 or 26%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 1270
or below

75% of them
had 1440
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Skidmore College are 1270-1440 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
82 or 11%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 29
or below

75% of them
had 33
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Skidmore College are 29-33 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

College-preparatory program Required
Recommendations Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
Secondary school GPA Recommended
Secondary school rank Recommended
SAT/ACT 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 1680 (63%)
Hispanic 271 (10%)
Nonresident Alien 245 (9%)
Asian 152 (6%)
Two or more races 145 (5%)
Black or African American 134 (5%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 57 (2%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 1 (0%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 1 (0%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Skidmore College is $31,553 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.

Net average cost to attend
$31,553/year
Average aid awarded
$43,391
Students receiving aid
67%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $11,889
$30-48K $13,382
$48-75K $17,195
$75-110K $26,939
$110K+ $42,836

Tuition and fees

Undergraduates
Tuition in-district $59,064
Tuition in-state $59,064
Tuition out-of-state $59,064
Fee in-district $1,238
Fee in-state $1,238
Fee out-of-state $1,238

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 2,188
Combined charge for room and board $16,068
Room charge $9,500
Meal charge $6,568

Skidmore College majors

Skidmore College has granted 564 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Skidmore College.

Major Bachelor
Business & Commerce, General 92
Psychology, General 42
English Language and Literature, General 39
Political Science and Government, General 31
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 22
History, General 22
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 21
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 21
Chemistry, General 20
Economics, General 20
Sociology, General 20
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 19
Anthropology, General 16
International Relations and Affairs 16
Social Work 15
Environmental Studies 13
Mathematics, General 12
Computer and Information Sciences, General 11
Physics, General 11
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 10
Elementary Education and Teaching 10
Environmental Science 9
American & United States Studies & Civilization 8
Neuroscience 8
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 7
Dance, General 6
Education, General 6
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 5
Music History, Literature, and Theory 5
Geology & Earth Science, General 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 4
Philosophy 4
Religion & Religious Studies 4
Spanish Language and Literature 4
French Language and Literature 3
Asian Studies & Civilization 2
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 1
German Language and Literature 1
Grand Total 564

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% 84% 83%
  • Full-time retention rate - 90%

Publications & Citations

Skidmore College has published 3,164 scientific papers with 57,353 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Medicine, Psychology, Law, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Sociology.

Publications
3,164
Citations
57,353

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,103 / 36,641
Biology
1,474 / 34,857
Environmental Science
1,303 / 26,824
Political Science
1,231 / 19,892
Medicine
1,215 / 26,241
Psychology
1,123 / 30,042
Law
1,118 / 19,420
Computer Science
1,117 / 28,479
Philosophy
1,095 / 21,716
Sociology
1,061 / 17,531
Engineering
955 / 15,093
Chemistry
924 / 18,000
Physics
923 / 13,730
History
825 / 13,342
Geography and Cartography
822 / 17,984
Business
609 / 11,395
Biochemistry
604 / 13,091
Geology
593 / 11,328
Art & Design
590 / 6,141
Genetics
573 / 13,696
Archaeology
567 / 12,842
Economics
533 / 8,376
Mathematics
519 / 8,423
Quantum and Particle physics
510 / 8,077
Ecology
502 / 10,750
Social Psychology
498 / 19,184
Linguistics
475 / 6,813
Neuroscience
440 / 14,853
Paleontology
427 / 8,747
Psychiatry
414 / 11,577
Organic Chemistry
413 / 8,415
Pathology
400 / 7,771
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
379 / 11,979
Statistics
345 / 6,254
Child Psychology
295 / 14,386
Literature
290 / 2,314
Botany
274 / 6,969
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
264 / 4,287
Management
249 / 4,038
Materials Science
246 / 3,094

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 25 87
1991 26 130
1992 36 129
1993 32 138
1994 29 157
1995 40 150
1996 34 201
1997 30 247
1998 38 277
1999 34 329
2000 26 392
2001 50 385
2002 38 512
2003 51 616
2004 54 724
2005 56 874
2006 42 949
2007 53 1031
2008 71 1265
2009 66 1602
2010 102 1649
2011 95 1906
2012 129 2108
2013 118 2300
2014 132 2694
2015 168 2882
2016 135 2835
2017 162 2956
2018 172 3317
2019 184 4031
2020 221 4760
2021 194 6171
2022 147 5809
Academic rankings

Skidmore College alumni

  1. Jon Bernthal

    Jon Bernthal
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1976-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actortelevision actorstage actor
    Biography

    Jonathan Edward Bernthal is an American actor.

  2. Lake Bell

    Lake Bell
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1979-.. (age 44)
    Occupations
    voice actorfilm producerfilm actorscreenwritertelevision actor
    Biography

    Lake Siegel Bell is an American actress, screenwriter, and director. She has starred 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).

  3. Ariana Richards

    Ariana Richards
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1979-.. (age 44)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actorpaintertelevision actor
    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.

  4. Kelly Curtis

    Kelly Curtis
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1956-.. (age 67)
    Occupations
    film produceractorfilm actortelevision 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).

All 45 notable alumni

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 912
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

Skidmore College in social media