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About Skidmore College

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Skidmore College is a private liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, NY, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and creative arts focus. With an acceptance rate of 26%, Skidmore College is selective, typically enrolling around 784 students each year. Skidmore College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1350–1450, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Skidmore College meets 100% of demonstrated financial need; the average net price for families earning under $30,000 is $9,932.

Admissions

Skidmore College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

selective

26%
Overall Accept Rate
1400
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1350 – 1450 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 31 – 34

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ED advantage at Skidmore College: ED acceptance rate is 41% vs 26% regular decision, more than double. If Skidmore Collegeis your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Skidmore College

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Essay Strategy
Skidmore's motto is 'Creative Thought Matters' and they mean it literally, so use your essays to show how you think through problems in unexpected ways, not just what you have accomplished. Admissions wants to see intellectual curiosity and originality, so pick an essay angle that reveals how your mind works rather than summarizing your resume.
Application Strategy
Skidmore values students who connect across disciplines, so in your activities list and any additional information sections, highlight moments where you combined two unlike interests, such as pairing science with theater or economics with visual art. Admissions readers are looking for students who will thrive in their liberal arts environment where crossing departmental lines is encouraged.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Skidmore College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Meets 100% of demonstrated need: Skidmore College meets 100% of demonstrated financial need. Skidmore College's sticker price of ~$79k/year bears almost no resemblance to what most families pay.
Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$79k/yr$9.9k
30k-48k~$79k/yr$11.5k
48k-75k~$79k/yr$15.9k
75k-110k~$79k/yr$22.4k
110k+~$79k/yr$45.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

82%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,724
Undergrad Enrollment
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