Skidmore College

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Saratoga Springs, NY
5.0 1 review

#8 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,704

Location Saratoga Springs, New York
Website skidmore.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#54

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, a historic spa town approximately three hours north of New York City, Skidmore College occupies a 1,000-acre campus characterized by its mix of contemporary and Tudor-style architecture. Founded in 1903 as a women's vocational school before becoming coeducational in 1971, Skidmore operates as a private liberal arts institution with selective admission standards. The college is known for its strong programs in studio art, business, environmental studies, and theater, emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach through its core curriculum. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, residing in traditional residence halls or apartment-style housing, while the campus serves as a cultural hub featuring the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery.

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Ratings

Skidmore College is rated within the top 12% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.

Overall Rating

9 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Skidmore College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1340/1480
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 31/33

Acceptance Rate

21.1%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 26.6%
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$67,290

Costs for Skidmore College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$67,290
Books and Supplies		$1,300
Other Fees		$1,320
Room and Board		$17,940
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,630
Total One Year Cost		$89,480

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

84% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Skidmore College are Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts, and Business. 19% of students major in Social Sciences, 16% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 10% in Business.