Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Skidmore admits about 1 in 4 applicants (24%). That puts it in the "Very selective" tier, more selective than 94% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$65 to apply
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 18%, women at 24%.
Where applicants live
New York applicants were admitted at 28%, applicants from other states at 39%, and international applicants at 6.1%.
All applicants in the same class: 24%
Of those admitted, 31% from New York enrolled, against 22% from other states and 17% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
24% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Wait list: 2,360 offered a place, 675 accepted, 35 admitted (5.2% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Early decision: 42% admitted
359 of 847 early applicants; 24% of all applicants
Apply by Nov 1
Second round: apply by Jan 8
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
No early action plan.
Where you stand
How Skidmore reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered. Scores are recommended. 25% of first-years sent an SAT and 8% an ACT. Of the 17% whose high school reported a rank, 45% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 4 of science, and 4 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Very important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; demonstration of competencies considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
39% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 24% of first-year applicants
160 applied · 63 admitted
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date April 1
- Spring entry: priority date November 1
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 8 for fall 2026.
- Decisions are sent by April 1.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1.
- $500 housing deposit, due May 1, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 2 years.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 3) | 4 |
| Foreign language | 4 |
| Social studies | 4 |
| Total | 20* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
Recent change: Started considering a demonstration of competencies in fall 2024; Stopped considering legacy status in fall 2023.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school class rank
45% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 70% in the top quarter, of the 17% whose high school reported a rank.
This college doesn't publish first-years' .
Source:Skidmore College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1405 on the SAT, 235 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Recommended
Scores are recommended, not required. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
55% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1400 or higher.
Nearly all who sent an ACT (93%) scored 30 or higher.
71% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
47% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
Nearly all who sent an ACT (93%) scored 30 or higher.
49% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
Shares of the 25% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 8% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
171 studentssubmitted ACT
57 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Skidmore College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Skidmore College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Skidmore College Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Skidmore College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)