SKIDMORE COLLEGE
- 815 N Broadway
- Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
- OPEID College Code: 00281400
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- General Phone: (518) 580-5000
- President: Dr. Philip A. Glotzbach
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Small Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 2,727
- College Mascot: Thoroughbreds
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Skidmore College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.skidmore.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Skidmore College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: cms.skidmore.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,104 | 4,267 | 6,371 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,003 (48%) | 1,690 (40%) | 2,693 (42%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 249 (25%) | 415 (25%) | 664 (25%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 566 | 85% |
| ACT ® Exam | 205 | 31% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 570 | 680 |
| SAT ® Math | 580 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | 580 | 680 |
| ACT ® Composite | 26 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | 26 | 32 |
| ACT ® Math | 25 | 30 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 47%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 38% | 12% | 14% | 42% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,443 | $5,930 | $3,724 | $25,625 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.0% | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Number in Repayment | 276 | 256 | 463 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $40,420 | $38,888 | $36,860 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $40,420 | $38,888 | $36,860 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $40,420 | $38,888 | $36,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,304 | $1,085 | $1,054 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,776 | $10,378 | $9,836 |
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $54,000 | $51,501 | $49,000 |
| In-State | $54,000 | $51,501 | $49,000 |
| Out of State | $54,000 | $51,501 | $49,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $41,724 | $39,973 | $37,914 |
| In-State | $41,724 | $39,973 | $37,914 |
| Out of State | $41,724 | $39,973 | $37,914 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $41,724 | $39,973 | $37,914 |
| In-State | $41,724 | $39,973 | $37,914 |
| Out of State | $41,724 | $39,973 | $37,914 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,727 Undergraduate: 2,674 Graduate: 53
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,070 Female: 1,657
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,058 Female: 1,616
- Graduate Gender Male: 12 Female: 41
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,591 Part-Time: 136
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,591 Part-Time: 83
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 53
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 86 | 3% |
| American Indian | 17 | 0.6% |
| Black | 109 | 4% |
| Asian | 229 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 5% |
| White | 1,810 | 66% |
| Unknown | 335 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 48 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,203 | 44% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,202 | 44% |
| Ages 22-24 | 154 | 6% |
| Ages 25-29 | 27 | 1% |
| Ages 30-34 | 18 | 0.7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 18 | 0.7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 31 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 24 | 0.9% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,000 | 828 | 172 |
| Faculty Status | 343 | 278 | 65 |
| Tenured Faculty | 137 | 132 | 5 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 314 | 249 | 65 |
| Primarily Instruction | 313 | 248 | 65 |
| Primarily Research | 1 | 1 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 144 | 137 | 7 |
| Other Professionals | 196 | 143 | 53 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 346 | 299 | 47 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 158 | 118 | 40 |
| Skilled Crafts | 12 | 12 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 164 | 159 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,623 (248) | $81,072 (110) | $69,483 (138) |
| Professor | $104,493 (60) | $105,250 (37) | $103,274 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $80,500 (77) | $81,037 (37) | $80,003 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,956 (65) | $56,819 (26) | $58,714 (39) |
| Instructor | $65,425 (3) | $84,000 (1) | $56,138 (2) |
| Lecturer | $47,854 (22) | $44,972 (5) | $48,701 (17) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,623 (248) | $81,072 (110) | $69,483 (138) |
| Professor | $104,493 (60) | $105,250 (37) | $103,274 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $80,500 (77) | $81,037 (37) | $80,003 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,956 (65) | $56,819 (26) | $58,714 (39) |
| Instructor | $65,425 (3) | $84,000 (1) | $56,138 (2) |
| Lecturer | $47,854 (22) | $44,972 (5) | $48,701 (17) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 399 | 197 | 202 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 387 | 193 | 194 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Field Hockey | 23 | - | 23 |
| Golf | 13 | 13 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 31 | 31 | - |
| Lacrosse | 59 | 40 | 19 |
| Rowing | 44 | 14 | 30 |
| Soccer | 53 | 32 | 21 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Tennis | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Equestrian | 33 | - | 33 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $30,178 | $27,782 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,683 | $3,942 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 58 | 30 | 28 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Lacrosse | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Rowing | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Soccer | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Equestrian | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 95%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 85% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 83% |
| Female | 87% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | 60% |
| Black | 83% |
| Asian | 85% |
| Hispanic | 75% |
| White | 85% |
| Unknown | 88% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 82% |
| 5 Years | 85% |
| 6 Years | 85% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 8 |
| Arson | 3 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 5 | 11 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Arson | 4 | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009