Saratoga Springs, New York
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Skidmore College is a private liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, New York. Approximately 2,700 students are enrolled at Skidmore pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in one of more than 60 areas of study. The college originated from a women's industrial club that was founded by Lucy Skidmore Scribner in 1903 and chartered as a school in 1911. In 1922 it grew into Skidmore College, a…
Best Student Support
Ranked #7 in Best Student Support (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Athletic Facilities
Ranked #17 in Best Athletic Facilities (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Students Get Outside
Ranked #18 in Students Get Outside (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Green Colleges
Ranked #19 in Green Colleges (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Most Active Student Government
Ranked #19 in Most Active Student Government (2027).
815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866
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Ranked #22 in Best College Radio Station (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Science Lab Facilities
Ranked #22 in Best Science Lab Facilities (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
College City Gets High Marks
Ranked #23 in College City Gets High Marks (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #37 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #72 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National rank
Ranked #174 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #356 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $85,270
Room & Board: $17,340
Books & Supplies: $1,300
Receive Aid: 64%
Avg Grant Aid: $49,522
Pell Grant Recipients: 10%
Total CoA (on-campus): $85,270
Room & Board: $17,340
Books & Supplies: $1,300
Receive Aid: 64%
Avg Grant Aid: $49,522
Pell Grant Recipients: 10%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1300–1460
SAT ERW: 660–730
SAT Math: 640–730
ACT Composite: 30–33