Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NYMain CampusSmall city suburb (population under 100,000 nearby)Visit WebsiteWikipedia
Admission Factor Importance
Academic
| Rigor of secondary school record | Very Important |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Class rank | Important |
| Application Essay | Important |
| Recommendation(s) | Important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
Non-academic
| Character/personal qualities | Very Important |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Talent/ability | Important |
| Volunteer work | Important |
| Work experience | Important |
| First generation | Considered |
| Geographical residence | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Interview | Not Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| State residency | Not Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
Cost & Tuition
Scholarships & Grants
Students with need-based aid: 443
Average need-based scholarship/grant: $58,100
Students with non-need merit aid: 4
Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $20,000
Student Debt
Median total debt: $15,000
Students with federal loans: 34.4%
Students with Pell grants: 13.7%
Career Outcomes
All graduates median earnings:
After 1 year: $36,073
After 5 years: $59,651
Majors(36 programs)
- Business/Commerce, General.(103 graduates)
- Psychology, General.(71 graduates)
- Fine and Studio Arts.(58 graduates)
- English Language and Literature, General.(53 graduates)
- Political Science and Government.(47 graduates)
- Economics.(37 graduates)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(31 graduates)
- Biology, General.(29 graduates)
- Sociology.(25 graduates)
- History.(24 graduates)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.(22 graduates)
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.(21 graduates)
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences.(21 graduates)
- International Relations and National Security Studies.(20 graduates)
- Mathematics.(19 graduates)
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(18 graduates)
- Anthropology.(17 graduates)
- Dance.(17 graduates)
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(17 graduates)
- Chemistry.(16 graduates)
- Area Studies.(12 graduates)
- Physics.(12 graduates)
- Music.(12 graduates)
- Philosophy.(11 graduates)
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(9 graduates)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.(8 graduates)
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.(7 graduates)
- Social Work.(7 graduates)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.(6 graduates)
- Religion/Religious Studies.(5 graduates)
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.(4 graduates)
- Education, General.(4 graduates)
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(4 graduates)
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
- Social Sciences, Other.
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Institution Details
Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,760 students
Admission Rate: 22.9%
Retention Rate: 88.8%
Graduation Rate: 81.7%
Student Demographics
White (64.1%)
Hispanic (9.8%)
Black (4.3%)
Asian (5.7%)
Two or More (5.6%)
International (8.7%)
Gender Distribution
Men (41.3%)
Women (58.7%)