Skidmore College Acceptance Rate
Saratoga Springs, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,144
- Admitted
- 2,784
- Yield
- 26.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Skidmore College's acceptance rate has fallen from 37.3% in 2014–15 to 22.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,669 to 12,144 (+40%) over that period.
Its 22.9% rate makes Skidmore College more selective than about 94% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 90%.
Skidmore College has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 26.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,669 | 3,237 | 37.3% | 724 |
| 2015–16 | 8,508 | 3,105 | 36.5% | 686 |
| 2016–17 | 9,181 | 2,670 | 29.1% | 714 |
| 2017–18 | 10,053 | 2,465 | 24.5% | 661 |
| 2018–19 | 10,796 | 2,907 | 26.9% | 678 |
| 2019–20 | 11,102 | 3,336 | 30% | 735 |
| 2020–21 | 10,433 | 3,356 | 32.2% | 718 |
| 2021–22 | 11,176 | 3,419 | 30.6% | 719 |
| 2022–23 | 13,183 | 3,367 | 25.5% | 784 |
| 2023–24 | 12,144 | 2,784 | 22.9% | 735 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,226 | 1,643 | 22.7% |
| Men | 4,918 | 1,141 | 23.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 660–730 | 25% |
| SAT Math | 640–730 | |
| ACT Composite | 30–33 | 9% |
How Skidmore College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Skidmore College's acceptance rate?
Skidmore College's acceptance rate is 22.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,784 admitted of 12,144 applicants).
Is Skidmore College test optional?
Skidmore College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Skidmore College?
Skidmore College received 12,144 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,784.
What SAT score do you need for Skidmore College?
Admitted students at Skidmore College typically scored 660–730 on SAT Reading/Writing and 640–730 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Skidmore College getting harder to get into?
Skidmore College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 37.3% in 2014–15 to 22.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.skidmore.edu/.