Skidmore College
A good fit for competitive applicants and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,000 within 10 years; strong 83% graduation rate.
About This School
Skidmore College is a private nonprofit institution located in Saratoga Springs, New York with approximately 2,694 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 21% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $32,297 per year. The graduation rate is 83%, and the typical graduate earns $57,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
This is a strong option for students who want a genuine liberal arts experience in a genuinely appealing location — Saratoga Springs is a real asset, not just a backdrop. The 82% graduation rate and low median debt of $15,000 are encouraging signs, and an 89% freshman retention rate suggests students are largely happy once they arrive. The main concern worth discussing: median earnings of $57,000 at the 10-year mark are solid but not exceptional for a school with a $34,581 annual net price tag, so students should think carefully about field of study and career planning, not just the college experience itself.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,694 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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