Selectivity
37%
Total Students
2,816
UG 2,798
PG 18
Satisfaction Index
94%
Salary After Attending
$43,000
BASIC
| Web Site | www.skidmore.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Saratoga Springs |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 2,798 |
| Women | 1,701 (60.79%) |
| Men | 1,097 (39.21%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 18 |
| Women | 10 (55.56%) |
| Men | 8 (44.44%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 37% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 66,850 |
| Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Retention Rate | 94 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.skidmore.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application URL | www.skidmore.edu/admissions/apply/index.php |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 37 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | Required |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | 15-11-2017 |
| Early Decision Notification Date | 15-12-2017 |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Action Application Deadline | - |
| Early Action Notification Date | - |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 36% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 37% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 35% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 22% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 21% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 24% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | 67% of applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Admission Rate | - |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | 550 | 670 |
| SAT - Maths | 560 | 560 |
| ACT - Composite | 26 | 30 |
| ACT - Writing | 8 | 9 |
| ACT - English | 26 | 32 |
| ACT - Maths | 24 | 29 |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://www.skidmore.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://skidmore.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$50,684 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$13,530 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,300 |
Other Expenses |
$1,336 |
| Total | $66,850 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
- |
On Campus Room & Board |
$13,530 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,300 |
Other Expenses |
$1,336 |
| Total | $16,166 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | Yes |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 90 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 35.0% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 57,250 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 51,52,500 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization. | 12 | - | - |
| Asian Studies/Civilization. | 3 | - | - |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 20 | - | - |
| Exercise Physiology. | 29 | - | - |
| Neuroscience. | 13 | - | - |
| Category total | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Business/Commerce, General. | 95 | - | - |
| Category total | 95 | 0 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 13 | - | - |
| Category total | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| EDUCATION. | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | 13 | - | - |
| Category total | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| English Language and Literature, General. | 49 | - | - |
| Category total | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | - | - |
| French Language and Literature. | 2 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | 3 | - | - |
| Category total | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 10 | - | - |
| Category total | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | |||
| Social Work. | 10 | - | - |
| Category total | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | 8 | 6 | - |
| Category total | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Mathematics, General. | 18 | - | - |
| Category total | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| Environmental Science. | 5 | - | - |
| Environmental Studies. | 17 | - | - |
| Category total | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Philosophy. | 6 | - | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Chemistry, General. | 16 | - | - |
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | 7 | - | - |
| Physics, General. | 12 | - | - |
| Category total | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Psychology, General. | 56 | - | - |
| Category total | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Anthropology. | 21 | - | - |
| Economics, General. | 35 | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs. | 9 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 33 | - | - |
| Sociology. | 20 | - | - |
| Category total | 118 | 0 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | 10 | - | - |
| Dance, General. | 8 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | 13 | - | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other. | 33 | - | - |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory. | 9 | - | - |
| Category total | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 617 | 6 | 0 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 22% of classes 10-19 students: 50% of classes 20-29 students: 24% of classes 30-39 students: 2% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 2,798 |
| Women (% of total) | 1,701 (60.79%) |
| Men (% of total) | 1,097 (39.21%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.04 % Asian - 5.47 % Black/African-American - 4.22 % Hispanic/Latino - 8.83 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 4 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.04 % White - 62.47 % Unknown - 5.15 % International Students - 9.79 % |
| All Graduate Students | 18 |
| Women (% of total) | 10 (56%) |
| Men (% of total) | 8 (44%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | - - Black/African-American - 11.11 % Hispanic/Latino - 11.11 % - - White - 66.67 % Unknown - 11.11 % - |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 94 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
86 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 65% |
| Average Starting Salary | $40,000 per year |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 21.0% |
| Disciplines Pursued | Law 1.1% Arts and Sciences 10% Medicine 2.1% Education 2.7% Other 1.9% |
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