Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY · Private nonprofit · offers Bachelor's degrees
21%Acceptance rate
$32,297Average net price / year
83%Graduation rate
$69,363Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$19,500Median debt at graduation
2,694Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $67,290
- Total cost of attendance
- $85,270
- Room & board
- $17,940
- Books & supplies
- $1,300
- Average net price
- $32,297
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $9,932
- $30–48k
- $11,454
- $48–75k
- $15,855
- $75–110k
- $22,438
- $110k+
- $45,136
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 21.1%
- Average SAT
- 1405
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 680–750
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 660–730
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 31–33
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 83%
- First-year retention
- 90%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $46,923
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $69,363
- Median debt (graduates)
- $19,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.2%
- Students with Pell grants
- 13%
- Students with federal loans
- 33%
Programs: what graduates earn
15 of 36 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 105 | $54,378 | $20,657 |
| Political Science and Government | 31 | $42,756 | $23,550 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 16 | $40,204 | — |
| Biology, General | 22 | $39,235 | $14,600 |
| Sociology | 26 | $35,128 | $9,200 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 27 | $30,632 | $13,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 44 | $30,480 | $18,500 |
| Psychology, General | 98 | $29,107 | $17,750 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 36 | $26,058 | $20,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 18 | $16,417 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 31 | $30,907 | $26,751 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 25 | $104,708 | — |
| Social Work | 16 | $61,428 | — |
| Economics | 36 | $67,188 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 10 | $43,062 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,694
- Part-time
- 1%
- Women / men
- 60% / 40%
- White
- 64%
- Hispanic
- 10%
- Black
- 4%
- Asian
- 6%
- International
- 7%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 8:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $102,627 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 77%
- Accreditor
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Website
- www.skidmore.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Natural Resources & Conservation – 5% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
- English – 5% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 9% of degrees
- Mathematics & Statistics – 3% of degrees
- Physical Sciences – 5% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Skidmore College?
21.1% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1405 on the SAT.
How much does Skidmore College cost?
The average net price after grants is $32,297 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $67,290 and the full cost of attendance is $85,270.
How much do Skidmore College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $69,363 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
83% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Saratoga Springs
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY · Public · 7,585 students |
$11,676 | — | 41% | $54,080 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.