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Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,188
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 31%
Students retention rate 90%
On-time graduation rate 84%

Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, Skidmore College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Skidmore College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Skidmore College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Skidmore College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

30.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$60,302

Cost of attendance at Skidmore College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$60,302

Cost of attendance at Skidmore College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 59 of freshman students at Skidmore College received on average $43,391 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$43,391
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 89 12% $5,157 $458,949
Other Federal Grant 110 15% $6,488 $713,715
State Grant/Scholarships 63 9% $5,195 $327,296
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 425 59% $41,044 $17,443,492
Total Grant & Scholarships 426 59% $43,391 $18,484,503

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Skidmore College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Skidmore College students is 83.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 84.3%.

83.6%

  • asian 78.4% 29 students
  • African American 85.7% 24 students
  • white 83.4% 347 students
  • unknown 78.3% 18 students
  • hispanic 79.7% 47 students
  • International Students 86.8% 79 students
  • Mixed Race 93.3% 28 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Basketball Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Skidmore College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Skidmore College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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