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Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

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Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes

Skidmore College is a private institution in Saratoga Springs with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1388, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,363 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $34,581.

Established
1903
Motto
Scuto amoris divini
Mascot
Thoroughbreds
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III

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23%Acceptance
1388SAT Avg
2,760Students
8:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$69,363Earnings 10yr
$34,581Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Skidmore College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate22.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1388

Reading & WritingMid: 675
660730
MathMid: 680
640730

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
3033

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

22.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1388

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$65,030
Room & Board$17,340
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$81,890
Average Net Price$34,581
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,906
$30–48K$15,994
$48–75K$17,308
$75–110K$25,470
$110K+$46,513

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$34,581

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

21

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,760
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 4%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 6%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate81.7%
Freshman Retention88.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,923
8 Years$59,421
10 Years$69,363

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$52,100
Men
$65,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#36
Forbes
#122
Wall Street Journal
#93
Washington Monthly
#46

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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