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Skidmore College Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Skidmore College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

25.5%
Admission Difficulty for Skidmore College
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Admission Standards Exceptional 
Applicant Competition High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Skidmore College is 25.5%.  Its admission rate is the 15th lowest in New York and the 99th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Skidmore College and can you get accepted?

Skidmore College is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, only 3,367 out of the 13,183 who applied were admitted.

Skidmore College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.75. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Skidmore College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.75 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1380 on the SAT
  • Score 31 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Skidmore College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.75*

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Skidmore College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Skidmore College are to have around a 3.75 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Skidmore College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Skidmore College is 3.75 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #19 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Skidmore College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.75 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Skidmore College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Skidmore College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 26% of students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1300-1460

Applicants Submitting SAT 

26%
SAT Scores for Skidmore College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 650
Math 25th Percentile 650
Composite 25th Percentile 1300
SAT Scores for Skidmore College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 740
Math 75th Percentile 720
Composite 75th Percentile 1460
Average SAT Score 1380

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Skidmore College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Skidmore College is 1380 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1300-1460. Students who get into Skidmore College score in the top 12 percent of all SAT test takers..  Skidmore College ranks #17 in the state of New York and #112 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1380 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Skidmore College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1300 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1300, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1220, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Skidmore College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1380, you have around a 26% chance of being admitted. A 1460 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 40% chance of getting in.

Skidmore College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1460 and Above Good >40%
1380 to 1460 Avg + 26%-40%
1300 to 1380 Avg - 16%-26%
1220 to 1300 Reach 9%-16%
Less than 1220 Low <9%
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Skidmore College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

30-33 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

12%
ACT Scores for Skidmore College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 30
Math 25th Percentile 27
Composite 25th Percentile 30
ACT Scores for Skidmore College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 35
Math 75th Percentile 31
Composite 75th Percentile 33
Average ACT Score 31

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Skidmore College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Skidmore College is 31, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 30 and 33.  The school ranks #16 in New York and #96 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 31. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 30 and score in the score in the top 7 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 28.

12 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Skidmore College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Skidmore College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Skidmore College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 31 score has around 26% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 45% with a 33 ACT score.

Skidmore College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
33 and Above Good >45%
31 to 33 Avg + 26%-45%
30 to 31 Avg - 19%-26%
29 to 30 Reach 13%-19%
Less than 29 Low <13%
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High School Class Rank

65% of Skidmore College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 28% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Skidmore College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 28%
Top 25% of class 65%
Top 50% of class 87%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Skidmore College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 7,970 5,213 13,183
Accepted 2,097 1,270 3,367
Acceptance Rate 26% 24% 26%
Enrolled 483 301 784
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 23% 24% 23%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

69

Applicants have 69 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Skidmore College is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Skidmore College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Skidmore College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Skidmore College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Skidmore College is highly competitive, you have a moderate chance of acceptance depending on your GPA and test scores. If you earn at least a 3.75 GPA, you will have a fair shot at getting in. Additionally, you should score a 1380 on the SAT or 31 on the ACT to be competitive. If you can score a 1460 SAT you will be a very strong applicant.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195526 IPEDS survey data for Skidmore College.

Last updated February 24, 2024