Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 25.5%
- Average SAT
- 1,380
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,300–1,460
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 32
- Total Enrollment
- 2,760
Admissions Overview
Skidmore College is selective with a 25.54% acceptance rate. About one in four applicants gains admission, making it competitive but not impossibly so. Successful students typically score between 1300-1460 on the SAT or around 32 on the ACT. The college attracts creative students who value both artistic expression and academic rigor. Skidmore seeks applicants who embody their "Creative Thought Matters" motto, whether through visual arts, theater, music, or modern thinking in traditional subjects. The admissions committee looks for students who will contribute to the campus's collaborative atmosphere where liberal arts education meets creative exploration. Strong grades matter, but demonstrated passion for creative pursuits often distinguishes successful applicants.