Skidmore College
Skidmore College at a Glance
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About Skidmore College
According to Wikipedia, Skidmore College is a private liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, New York. Approximately 2,650 students are enrolled at Skidmore pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in one of more than 60 areas of study.
Skidmore College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,144 | 21% | 90% | 82% | 1410 | 32 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Skidmore College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $70,580 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $10,554 |
| 30K - 48K | $14,116 |
| 48K - 75K | $15,142 |
| 75K - 110K | $26,232 |
| 110K+ | $45,040 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Skidmore College Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Skidmore College students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $79,268 a year, and 93% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Skidmore College's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 2,860 | 2,860 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Skidmore College?
Skidmore College is located at 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
How Safe is Skidmore College?
Relative to its enrollment, Skidmore College has a violent crime rate of 0.11% and a property crime rate of 0.15%. Saratoga Springs has a violent crime rate of 0.19% and a property crime rate of 1.72%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Skidmore College Known For?
Skidmore College is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Literature
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- History
- Political Science
- Physics
- Business
- Philosophy
- Computer Science
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Religious Studies
- Earth Sciences
Skidmore College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Skidmore College's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Skidmore College ranks #239 in the U.S. and #691 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesSkidmore College ranks #242 in the U.S. and #577 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesSkidmore College ranks #268 in the U.S. and #1303 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesSkidmore College ranks #319 in the U.S. and #1300 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesSkidmore College ranks #369 in the U.S. and #1585 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesSkidmore College ranks #374 in the U.S. and #941 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesSkidmore College ranks #378 in the U.S. and #1341 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesSkidmore College ranks #422 in the U.S. and #1196 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesSkidmore College ranks #443 in the U.S. and #1805 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesSkidmore College ranks #545 in the U.S. and #2414 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesSkidmore College ranks #548 in the U.S. and #2023 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesSkidmore College ranks #556 in the U.S. and #1862 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesSkidmore College ranks #615 in the U.S. and #2781 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesSkidmore College ranks #624 in the U.S. and #1958 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesSkidmore College ranks #682 in the U.S. and #4087 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesSkidmore College ranks #733 in the U.S. and #2971 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesSkidmore College ranks #937 in the U.S. and #4458 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesSkidmore College ranks #954 in the U.S. and #3544 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesWho Are Skidmore College's Most Influential Alumni?
Skidmore College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Psychology, Literature, and Social Work. Here are some of Skidmore College's most famous alumni:
- Benjamin Bolger
- An American academic.
- Webster Tarpley
- An American author, journalist, historian.
- Sallie W. Chisholm
- An American oceanographer, marine biologist.
- BethAnn McLaughlin
- A Neurologist and STEM anti-harassment campaigner.
- Patrick Harran
- An American organic chemist.
- Jon Bernthal
- An American actor.
- Dorothy Dehner
- An American artist .
- Evan Dando
- An American musician.
- Lake Bell
- An American actress, director, and screenwriter.
- Spike Dudley
- An American professional wrestler.
- Terry Fulmer
- A Geriatrics and elder abuse researcher.
- Robert Tracy
- An American dancer, writer, and educator.
