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Skidmore College
We're here to help. If a natural disaster, community event, or personal circumstance is impacting your ability to apply or submit application materials on time, please reach out so we can support you and discuss your options. Students or school counselors can contact us at admissions@skidmore.edu or call 518-580-5570.
Apply Early Decision
Apply Early Decision
Our application is open! Submit your application for Early Decision I by November 1. 
Costs and Aid
Costs and Aid
We're proud to give nearly $70 million in financial aid each year and our average grant is $52,400.
Register for an Event
Register for an Event

Thinking about applying? Join us for Creative Thought Works: Changemaking Grads on Nov. 13 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

First-Year Applicants

First-Year Applicants

Review Skidmore's application requirements, including options for applying Early Decision and Regular Decision.

International Applicants

International Applicants

Learn more about what life is like as an international student at Skidmore, as well as a few unique steps you'll need to take when you apply.

Transfer applicants

Transfer applicants

Skidmore accepts transfer applicants for both the fall and spring semesters. Learn more about how to apply.

Parents and Families

Parents and Families

Parents, families and guardians play vital roles in the college search process. A big part is support, but there's a lot more to it. Learn more about how we can work together.

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Why Skidmore?
Allow us to introduce ourselves
A powerful curriculum. A passionate community. A pivotal career network and a phenomenal campus. And that’s only the start.

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Our promise
Access and affordability

Our holistic admissions process strives to attract, admit, and welcome students of many backgrounds and experiences, and our need-based financial aid model seeks to foster equity and inclusion. 

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Ways to visit
Explore Skidmore
The best way to find out if Skidmore is the right fit for you is to visit our gorgeous campus in person or through our various virtual experiences.

Skidmore Facts
#3
Great School for Financial Aid, Princeton Review
#38
Best Liberal Arts College in America, US News and World Report
#11
Happiest Students, Princeton Review
#6
Best College Radio Stations, Princeton Review
Discord Server
Hey! Let's chat.

Current Skidmore students are waiting to answer all of your student life questions on our Discord Server. From their favorite meal (Chicken Finger Friday) to college academics, clubs, Saratoga Springs, and more – prospective students are invited to hop on and ask away!