Skidmore College
Liberal arts college · Saratoga Springs, NY · 2,694 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
21%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1340–1480
ACT (middle 50%)
31–33
Average net price
$31,829
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$88,160
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
82%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Skidmore College?
Skidmore College accepts about 21 of every 100 applicants (21%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1340 and 1480 on the SAT. A score at or above 1480 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1340, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 31–33.
The latest federal data says Skidmore College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Skidmore College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Skidmore College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $88,160 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $31,829 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $70,580 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$70,580
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$70,580
- Room & board$18,820
- Total cost of attendance$88,160
- Average net price after grants$31,829
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Biology, Psychology.
Skidmore College FAQ
- What is Skidmore College's acceptance rate?
- 21% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Skidmore College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1340–1480. Aim for 1480 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Skidmore College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 31–33.
- Is Skidmore College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Skidmore College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Skidmore College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Skidmore College cost?
- About $88,160 a year before aid; $31,829 on average after grants.
- What is Skidmore College's FAFSA school code?
- 002814. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Skidmore College receives your information.
- What is Skidmore College's graduation rate?
- 82% of students finish within six years.
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