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Skidmore College
Skidmore College turned away roughly 77% of its 12,144 applicants in the Fall 2023 cycle — selective enough that the middle-50% ranges below deserve a careful read.
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Skidmore College occupies suburban Saratoga Springs, NY — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 7.4% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $104,708 four years out. Faculty pay averages $136,836 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,694 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 89.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1300 and 1460 — above the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Skidmore College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Skidmore College without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1300 and 1460; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 660 | 690 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 680 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 32 | 33 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Skidmore College received 12,144 applications and admitted 2,784 (22.9%), with 735 enrolling.
How Skidmore College compares
| Skidmore College | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 21.1% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $67,290 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $69,363 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Skidmore College student earns $69,363 — 15% above the New York median of $60,236 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Skidmore College lists tuition at $67,290 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Skidmore College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $67,290 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Skidmore College enrolls 2,694 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Skidmore College's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
82.6% of Skidmore College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 27.7 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $67,290 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Skidmore College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $104,708 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $93,229 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,091 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $67,645 |
| Social Work | $61,428 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $56,595 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,602 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,512 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $51,029 |
| Psychology, General | $47,282 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,351 |
Median earnings for these 11 Skidmore College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $69,363 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 24 additional Skidmore College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Skidmore College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1300–1460 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 21.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Skidmore College's acceptance rate?
22.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,784 admitted from 12,144 applicants.
How much does Skidmore College cost?
At Skidmore College, published tuition is $67,290 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Skidmore College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Skidmore College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $69,363 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
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Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.