- Acceptance rate: 21% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 680–750 reading and writing, 660–730 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 31–33 composite
- Average net price: $32,368 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Skidmore College reported: an acceptance rate of 21% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 31–33.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Skidmore College reviews each application.
Skidmore College GPA requirements
Skidmore College doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Skidmore College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Skidmore College acceptance rate
Skidmore College admitted 2,503 of 11,889 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 21%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Skidmore College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Saratoga Springs, New York, with 2,704 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Skidmore College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 680 | 710 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 680 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| ACT English | 32 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 29 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1405 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Skidmore College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Skidmore College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $32,368 a year at Skidmore College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Skidmore College?
Highly selective: fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in. Skidmore College admitted 21% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Skidmore College?
Skidmore College doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Skidmore College?
It's one factor among several: Skidmore College requires high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Skidmore College's acceptance rate?
Skidmore College's acceptance rate was 21% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,503 of 11,889 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for Skidmore College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Skidmore College admitted 21% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Skidmore College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Skidmore College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 680–750 in reading and writing and 660–730 in math; ACT composite 31–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Skidmore College test optional?
Yes. Skidmore College considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 23% sent SAT scores and 10% sent ACT scores.
What is the average net price at Skidmore College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $32,368 a year at Skidmore College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Skidmore College accept AP credit?
Yes. Skidmore College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Skidmore College look at legacy status?
No. Skidmore College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Skidmore College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Skidmore CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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