Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY · Private · Small suburb

Private institution in Saratoga Springs, NY · 2,760 undergraduates · 23% acceptance rate · $69,363 median earnings 10 years after entry.

Top 5%Acceptance rate
Top 8%Median ACT
Top 9%Graduation rate (4-year)
Top 10%Average SAT

Stats

College Scorecard figures, each with where this school sits nationally among institutions that report the same measure. A dash means the school does not report it.

Cost

Average net price: $34,5811,841st cheapest of 1,985 reporting
In-state tuition & fees: $65,0302,009th cheapest of 2,042 reporting
Out-of-state tuition & fees: $65,0302,009th cheapest of 2,042 reporting
Cost of attendance: $81,8901,936th cheapest of 1,985 reporting
Median graduate debt: $19,500574th lowest of 1,880 reporting

Outcomes

Median earnings, 10 years after entry: $69,363292nd highest of 1,969 reporting
Median earnings, 6 years after entry: $46,923730th highest of 1,964 reporting
Graduation rate (4-year): 81.7%188th highest of 2,031 reporting
Full-time retention: 88.8%279th highest of 1,853 reporting

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 22.9%86th most selective of 1,608 reporting
Average SAT: 1388107th highest of 1,024 reporting
Median ACT: 3176th highest of 954 reporting

Campus

Undergraduates: 2,760745th largest of 2,162 reporting
Student-faculty ratio: 8.0:1216th smallest of 2,159 reporting
Pell Grant share: 13.7%1,982nd highest of 2,140 reporting

Nearest large-hub airport: 150 mi (BOS)

On 2 of our 111 lists

Every published ranking this school appears on, with its rank there.

Applying

EDNov 1
ED IIJan 8
RDJan 8

Common App member: Yes
Application fee: Free
Personal essay: Required
Writing supplement: No

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Best-paying fields of study

Median earnings one and two years after graduating, by field. Showing 12 of 36 reported programs.

Field	Level	1 yr	2 yr
EconomicsSocial Sciences	bachelors	$51,273	$46,087
Business/Commerce, GeneralBusiness	bachelors	$47,494	$43,575
International Relations and National Security StudiesSocial Sciences	bachelors	$45,500	$41,193
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer Science	bachelors	$44,971	$50,270
DanceVisual & Performing Arts	bachelors	$43,798	—
Area StudiesArea & Ethnic Studies	bachelors	$42,682	$21,508
Psychology, GeneralPsychology	bachelors	$37,808	$36,668
ChemistryPhysical Sciences	bachelors	$37,568	$36,848
Political Science and GovernmentSocial Sciences	bachelors	$31,127	$32,563
Biology, GeneralBiological Sciences	bachelors	$29,141	—
Fine and Studio ArtsVisual & Performing Arts	bachelors	$27,669	$34,704
English Language and Literature, GeneralEnglish Language & Literature	bachelors	$27,494	$26,933

Campus facts

Founded in 1903source
Competes in NCAA Division IIIsource
School colors: #1F6855 and #FFCC00source
Athletic nickname: "Thoroughbreds ("T-Breds")"source
Mascot: Thoroughbredsource
Motto: "Scuto amoris divini (Latin)"source
Campus size: about 850 acressource
Formerly known as "Young Women's Industrial Club" (1903–1911)source
Formerly known as "Skidmore School of Arts" (1911–1922)source
Athletic conference: Liberty Leaguesource
Notable alum: Jon Bernthalsource
Notable alum: Lake Bellsource
Notable alum: Zazie Beetzsource
Notable alum: Eddie Cahillsource
Notable alum: Ariana Richardssource

Athletics — 13 sports

NCAA Division III without football · NCAA Division III

Athletic scholarships not allowed · Athletic aid $0 (M $0 · W $0)

Self-reported EADA participants (2024-2025). Athletic aid is institution-level, not per sport. Athletic scholarships are not allowed by association rule; non-athletic merit or need-based aid may still be available.