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25.5%Acceptance
$65,030Tuition
2,760Students
82%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$69,363Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

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.