More selective than 91% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
25% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 9% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Skidmore College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Skidmore College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Skidmore College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 680 | 750 |
| SAT math | 660 | 730 |
| ACT composite | 31 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1340 | 1480 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Skidmore College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 21% | 680–750 | 660–730 | 31–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 23% | 660–730 | 640–730 | 30–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Skidmore College compared with other New York colleges?
Skidmore College has the 13th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Webb Institute | 14% | 88% | $73,043 |
| 10 | Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 17% | — | $47,181 |
| 11 | Vassar College | 19% | 91% | $39,343 |
| 12 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | 21% | 81% | $13,269 |
| 13 | Skidmore College | 21% | 83% | $32,297 |
| 14 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | 24% | 72% | $41,416 |
| 15 | Yeshivath Zichron Moshe | 30% | 70% | $8,894 |
| 16 | United States Merchant Marine Academy | 34% | 82% | $6,174 |
| 17 | Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland | 37% | — | $10,753 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Skidmore College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Skidmore College admissions questions
What is the Skidmore College acceptance rate?
Skidmore College accepts 21% of applicants, about 1 in 5. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,784 of 12,144 applicants were admitted.
Does Skidmore College require the SAT or ACT?
Skidmore College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 25% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Skidmore College?
The middle 50% of Skidmore College enrolled first-year students scored 1340–1480 on the SAT and 31–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Skidmore College?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (735 of 2,784).
Is Skidmore College getting harder to get into?
Skidmore College accepted 21% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 23% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Skidmore College overview