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Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate22.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1388

Reading & WritingMid: 675
660730
MathMid: 680
640730

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
3033

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
14%
First-generation
15%

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.2%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

5

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
8:1

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

89%

Positive

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
10 Years$69,363

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#36
vs 2024
Forbes
#122
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#93
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#46
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • In 1911, the club was chartered under the name Skidmore School of Arts as a college to vocationally and professionally train young women.
  • The school's board of regents finally permitted the granting of baccalaureate degrees in 1922, and the school subsequently changed names to the current Skidmore College.
  • Skidmore College was initially established with a campus in downtown Saratoga Springs.
  • The first buildings on the modern campus opened in 1966, and the college gradually moved all operations to the new location.
  • In 1971, Skidmore began admitting men to its regular undergraduate program.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
147 mi(255 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
165 mi(286 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
229 mi(397 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ALB Albany24 mi
BDL Hartford Bradley98 mi
BTV Burlington100 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA147 mi · ~4h 15m drive
New York, NY165 mi · ~4h 46m drive
Hartford, CT108 mi · ~3h 7m drive
Providence, RI150 mi · ~4h 20m drive
Albany, NY31 mi · ~54 min drive
Syracuse, NY119 mi · ~3h 26m drive
Rochester, NY193 mi · ~5h 35m drive
Buffalo, NY258 mi · ~7h 27m drive
Philadelphia, PA229 mi · ~6h 37m drive
Pittsburgh, PA369 mi · ~10h 40m drive
Harrisburg, PA252 mi · ~7h 17m drive
Newark, NJ164 mi · ~4h 44m drive
Trenton, NJ205 mi · ~5h 55m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

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