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- FAFSA School Code: 002814
- Phone: (518) 783-2300
- School Homepage
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
30.05%FINANCIAL AID RATE
55%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
8:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$43,986Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Skidmore College
515 Loudon Rd, Loudonville, NY
Skidmore College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Saratoga Springs, NY, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Skidmore College.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- English Language And Literature
- Psychology
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Social Sciences
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most common scores among applicants accepted to this school are within the range of 26 - 30 on the ACT, or 1730 - 2030 for the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 42 percent of which only 27 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $47,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $7,400 annually. Some students at Skidmore College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.
The Skidmore College Thoroughbreds participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://cms.skidmore.edu/index.cfm.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Skidmore College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Skidmore College is around 2,600 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 26% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $55,000-$66,000 per year
- Part time students pay in the range of $1,800 to $2,200 per unit
- May provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 55% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 44% | $45,363 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 33% | $5,098 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Skidmore College may offer student services like:- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation (since 1970)
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2014)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Skidmore College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association)
- Basketball (Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Equestrian
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Skidmore College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Neuroscience (B)
- Biology (B)
Education
- Elementary Education (B)
- Education (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Sociology (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Dance (B)
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Skidmore College.
- Union College - Schenectady in Stone Ridge, NY (21 miles away)
- Siena College in Lawrence, NY (26 miles away)
- Williams College in Norton, MA (39 miles away)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock in Boston, MA (63 miles away)
- Middlebury College in Marlboro, VT (70 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002814
- Phone: (518) 783-2300
- School Homepage