Skidmore Admissions Information
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY (
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Skidmore College is an institution that truly takes advantage of its small student population in a way that makes each individual–new and returning–feel immediately at home. While the transition to a new school is oftentimes daunting, Skidmore takes the guesswork out of the change with its First Year Experience Program. Students are grouped into introductory seminars and live with their peers in mandatory on-campus housing, and are also paired with an older student who serves as a mentor. This give-and-take setup signifies how comfortable upperclassmen are serving as college liaisons. While the college has all the makings of a traditional liberal-arts institution, it also offers extracurricular opportunities that encourage its more adventurous students to pursue their interests. As such, in addition to the school’s array of 100 student-run clubs and organizations, Skidmore also allows 40 entering freshmen a chance to spend their first semester in London. On-campus kitchens call for the culinarily-skilled students to cook in public, and students may even design their own majors for a truly personalized college experience.
Even if not designing his or her own major, the typical Skidmore student will experience many uniquely beneficial academic opportunities while attending the school. Students are encouraged to not only take on research projects, but to do so with a faculty-mentor. This distinct student-faculty partnership, along with Skidmore’s relatively low student-to-teacher ratio reinforces the personalized academic experience that the college hopes to demonstrate. This focus on research is doubled by the school’s compulsory science or math class for each student; such aspects act as a balance to the school’s traditionally liberal-arts focus, and ensures that each student receives a well-rounded education.
Basic Info
Main Address: |
815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 |
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Phone Number: |
(518) 580-5000 |
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Website: |
www.skidmore.edu |
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Characteristics
Type of school: |
Private, Liberal Arts |
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Type of school: |
Coed |
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Setting: |
Suburban setting, Large town; Residential campus |
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Athletics: |
Division III, Intercollegiate, Club and Intramural Sports |
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Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's |
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Size of undergraduate student body: |
2,734 |
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Percent out-of-state: |
67% |
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Percent international: |
0% |
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Female to Male ratio: |
61:39 |
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Academic Life
Student to Professor ratio: |
9:1 |
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Most popular majors: |
Social Sciences
Business/Marketing
Visual and Performing Arts
Psychology
English
Liberal Arts:
Foreign Languages and Literature |
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Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Distance Learning
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
External Degree Program
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed Housing
Apartments For Single Students
Special Housing For International Students |
Women's Housing
Special Housing For Disabled Students |
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Activities:
Campus Ministries
Concert Band
Drama
Jazz Band
Model U.N.
Musical Theater
Radio Station
Student Newspaper
Television Station |
Choral Groups
Dance
International Students
Literary Magazine
Music Ensembles
Opera
Student Government
Symphony Orchestra
Yearbook |
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Fun Facts
- Ranked #16, Best College Theater
- Ranked #19, Most Accessible Professors
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- Ranked #11, Dorms Like Palaces
- Ranked #16, Least Religious Students
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Admissions Information
While traditionally considering academic factors, Skidmore College's admissions look to a wide range of considerations for a prospective student. For example, the school rewards an applicant who demonstrates a strong and unwavering desire to attend: nearly 79% of applicants to Skidmore's binding early decision program are admitted annually. Thus, it is this combination of determination and achievement that will put an applicant high on Skidmore's list for admission.
The most important factor for admission at Skidmore is the difficulty of an applicant's high school education. This is followed closely by considerations such as the student's class rank, character, recommendations, GPA, and work experience. Notably, such factors as standardized test scores and interview are considered on a secondary basis.
Admissions address: |
Office of Admissions
Skidmore College
815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 |
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Phone number: |
(518) 580-5570 |
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Fax number: |
(518) 580-5584 |
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Admissions Website: |
www.skidmore.edu/admissions |
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Email: |
admissions@skidmore.edu |
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Contact Person: |
Mary Lou Bates, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid |
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Number of first-year applications received: |
6,011 |
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Percent of applicants admitted: |
47% |
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Application Information
Regular application deadline: |
January 15 |
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Early decision/action deadline: |
November 15 (Early Decision) |
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Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes |
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Admission requirements: |
Standardized Test Scores
2 Academic Teacher Evaluations
School Report
Mid Year Report
Final Report
Early Decision Agreement |
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Application Information
Standardized test scores required? |
SAT or ACT with writing |
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Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Considers highest section scores across test dates. |
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SAT Critical Reading |
570
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630
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630
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85%
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SAT Math |
570
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520
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660
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85%
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SAT Writing |
580
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640
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690
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85%
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College Board code: |
2815 |
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ACT code: |
2906 |
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