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Skidmore College

Also known as: Skidmore, Thoroughbreds

Private Nonprofit school in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States of America

Founded in 1903 as the Young Women’s Industrial Club by Lucy Skidmore Scribner and chartered as Skidmore School of Arts in 1911, Skidmore College now enrolls about 2,700 students pursuing over 60 undergraduate majors in an 850‑acre campus north of Saratoga Springs. Accredited by MSCHE, Skidmore is known for its small class sizes (average 16), robust arts and sciences curriculum, and global internship opportunities in its Creative Thought Matters initiative. The college maintains an endowment of $455 million (2024) and an extensive liberal arts legacy.

liberal arts

residential campus

private nonprofit

test-optional

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Skidmore College has been test‑optional since 2016: SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission but may be submitted by applicants who feel they strengthen their profile. All applicants are holistically reviewed regardless of test submission.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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