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Skidmore College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1350 to 1450

ACT Range31 to 34

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate21.1%

Skidmore is test-optional, but submitted scores are still strong: the middle SAT range is 1350 to 1450. With a 21% acceptance rate, aim for the upper half of that range, around a 1400+ SAT or 33+ ACT, to make your score a real asset.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Skidmore College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Skidmore College enrolls about 2,704 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Skidmore has a 90% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 83%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 7.9:1.

Location

Saratoga Springs, NY

Undergrad Enrollment2,704

Freshman Retention90%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio7.9:1

Graduation Rate83%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Skidmore College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 8

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

November 1

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Skidmore, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. For the November 1 Early Decision deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall test that can arrive in time, so earlier retakes give you more flexibility.

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What you'll actually pay

Skidmore is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $67,140, and 61% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $20,000 for eligible students.

Tuition and Fees$67,140

Room and Board$17,940

Average Merit Award$20,000

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid61%

Average Aid Package$60,100

Average Debt at Grad$29,395

Skidmore’s listed cost of attendance is about $85,080, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 61% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $60,100, which can substantially reduce the amount families pay. Merit awards average $20,000 for students who receive them. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $29,395.