Skidmore College: Statistics
| 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 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 31%
- Undergraduates
- 2,686
- 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 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.
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% |
| |||
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.
Publication / Citation count by topic
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 |
Skidmore College alumni
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Jon Bernthal
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
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Jonathan Edward Bernthal is an American actor.
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Lake Bell
- Occupations
- voice actorfilm producerfilm actorscreenwritertelevision actor
- Biography
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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).
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Ariana Richards
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorpaintertelevision actor
- Biography
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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 actortelevision 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 | 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 |