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Skidmore College is located in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. It was established in 1903 by Lucy Skidmore Scribner to meet the educational needs of women in the Saratoga Springs area. This college offers degrees and certificate programs in a wide range of subjects including management and business, computer science, neuroscience, business, education studies, and religion.
The men's sports teams participate in basketball, swimming and diving, tennis, baseball, ice hockey, golf, crew, soccer, and lacrosse. The women's teams participate in riding, field hockey, softball, swimming and diving, volleyball, tennis, soccer, basketball and crew. Skidmore college is home to many student clubs and organizations includin the American Studies Club, Christian Fellowship, Environmental Action Club, Film Appreciation Troupe, International Affairs Club, Photography Club, and Pi Mu Epsilon.
Skidmore College is located in Saratoga Springs, NY (a small suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Skidmore College is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in music, drama and performing arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Skidmore College does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 39% of applicants in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 580. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 580 and 670.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Skidmore College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Skidmore College had 2,863 enrolled students in 2007.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Skidmore College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Skidmore College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Skidmore College
815 N Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
General Phone: (518) 580-5000
http://www.skidmore.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 310 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, Spanish language, economics, anthropology, American studies, history, ... |
| Business And Management | 89 | business, business and related services |
| Fine Arts | 64 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 53 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Science | 34 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, biochemistry, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 22 | drama, dance |
| Education And Teaching | 21 | elementary school teaching |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 18 | environmental studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | exercise science |
| Music | 11 | music history and theory |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | philosophy, religion |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Medicine | 8 | neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Skidmore College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 670 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 6 | 1 |
In 2007, Skidmore College had a total enrollment of 2,863 students (2,710 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 32% |
| Massachusetts | 13% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| Maine | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Skidmore College offers campus housing for 2,045 of its 2,710 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Saratoga Springs, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 28 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,652 | 2,578 | 39% | 672 | 26% |
| Men | 2,219 | 993 | 45% | 284 | 29% |
| Women | 4,433 | 1,585 | 36% | 388 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,860 |
| Room and board | $ 9,836 |
| Room charge | $ 5,816 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,020 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,054 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
Skidmore College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 281400)
Skidmore College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 65 | 56 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 59 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 35 | $105,539 | 22 | $105,775 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $78,732 | 36 | $78,500 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $60,679 | 46 | $57,416 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $41,583 | 19 | $48,107 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $62,746 | 17 | $43,355 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 107 | $79,560 | 141 | $67,468 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
French Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Skidmore College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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