Saratoga Springs, NY · Private · 2,694 students
What are Skidmore College’s admission requirements?
Skidmore College admits 21.1% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.
What to send.
- Common App
- Personal essay
- 3 recommendation letters
- SAT or ACTOptional
When to apply.
- Early DecisionNovember 1, 2026
- Early Decision IIJanuary 8, 2027
- Regular DecisionJanuary 8, 2027
Early Decision is binding. Use it only for a clear first choice.
Admitted class · 2024
Here’s the class that got in.
- Acceptance rate
- 21.1%
- SAT middle 50%
- 1340–1480median 1355
- ACT middle 50%
- 31–33median 31
- Testing
- Optional26% sent an SAT
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What does Skidmore College weigh most?
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Very important
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Grades
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Work experience
Not considered
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Skidmore College considers each part, not how heavily.
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