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Skidmore College is located in Saratoga Springs, New York (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 mathematics, music, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.
Skidmore College does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 48% of applicants in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 580. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 580 and 670. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Skidmore College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Skidmore College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 2,828 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at Skidmore College. The school has a residential or campus feel. Skidmore College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Skidmore College values student athletics, and belongs to the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The principal mission of Skidmore College is the education of predominantly full-time undergraduates, a diverse population of talented students who are eager to engage actively in the learning process. The college seeks to prepare liberally educated graduates to continue their quest for knowledge and to make the choices required of informed, responsible citizens. Skidmore faculty and staff create a challenging yet supportive environment that cultivates students' intellectual and personal excellence, encouraging them to expand their expectations of themselves while they enrich their academic understanding. In keeping with the college's founding principle of linking theoretical with applied learning, the Skidmore curriculum balances a commitment to the liberal arts and sciences with preparation for professions, careers, and community leadership. Education in the classroom, laboratory, and studio is enhanced by cocurricular and field experience opportunities of broad scope. Underpinning the entire enterprise are faculty members' scholarly and creative interests, which inform their teaching and contribute, in the largest sense, to the advancement of learning. The college also embraces its responsibility as an educational and cultural resource for alumni and for a host of nontraditional student populations, and for providing educational leadership in the Capital District and beyond."
More complete details are provided below.
Skidmore College
815 N Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
General Phone: (518) 580-5000
Admissions Phone: (518) 580-5570
Financial Aid Phone: (518) 580-5750
http://www.skidmore.edu
Skidmore College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 255 | English, liberal arts and sciences, political science, economics, American studies, history, French language, anthropology, ... |
| Fine Arts | 72 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Business And Management | 69 | business, business and related services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 46 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Science | 26 | chemistry, biology, geology, biochemistry, physics, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 24 | drama, dance |
| Music | 14 | music history and theory |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | elementary school teaching |
| Medicine | 12 | neuroscience |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | social work |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | exercise science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | religion, philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Skidmore College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 578 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, Skidmore College had a total enrollment of 2,828 students (2,643 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 27% |
| Massachusetts | 16% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| California | 5% |
| Vermont | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Maine | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Skidmore College offers campus housing for 1,700 of its 2,643 (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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,032 | 2,870 | 48% | 677 | 24% |
| Men | 2,177 | 1,118 | 51% | 293 | 26% |
| Women | 3,855 | 1,752 | 45% | 384 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 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 | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
Admissions Phone Number: (518) 580-5570
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,659 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,659 |
| Room and board | $ 9,120 |
| Room charge | $ 5,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,020 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,221 |
Financial Aid:
Skidmore College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 281400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (518) 580-5750
Skidmore College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $87,479 | 27 | $86,156 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 38 | $66,733 | 36 | $63,830 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $51,773 | 37 | $47,978 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $47,629 | 19 | $45,218 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $52,036 | 14 | $38,752 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 104 | $70,360 | 133 | $58,654 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 Science
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
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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