Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, New York · Private
Skidmore College admitted 24% of 12,273 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1360–1460 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 82% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Skidmore College
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Application deadlines
Skidmore College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 8, 2027
- Regular decision
- January 8, 2027
The application is free. Skidmore College asks for the Common App personal essay, two teacher recommendations, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Skidmore College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 42% (359 of 847), compared with 24% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
2,360 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 675 took it, and 35 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Skidmore College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Character
Important
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Where you live
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- State residency
- Religion
What it costs
Full price with housing is $85,270 a year. After grants, students paid $32,368 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Skidmore College’s acceptance rate?
Skidmore College admitted 24% of applicants: 2,917 of 12,273 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Skidmore College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 8, 2027, and regular decision is due January 8, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Skidmore College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1360 to 1460, with a median around 1400. A score at or above 1400 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Skidmore College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Skidmore College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Skidmore College asks for the Common App personal essay, two teacher recommendations, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Skidmore College have supplemental essays?
No. Skidmore College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
Does Skidmore College require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Skidmore College uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA, and it may ask a noncustodial parent to fill one out too.
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