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Skidmore is a highly ranked, residential, liberal arts collegesituated on 1,000 acres of natural beauty in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Location: Saratoga Springs, New York, a city of 30,000 located 30 miles from Albany and three hours from New York City, Boston, and Montreal Founded: 1903; became a four-year, liberal arts college in 1922Program: four-year private, nondenominational, coeducational, liberal arts Degrees: bachelor of arts, bachelor of scienceCourses Offered: more than 1,000Enrollment: 2,500 students from 44 states and 67 countries; 41% men, 59% women; 11% international; 23% domestic students of color, 14% first-generation collegeFaculty: 304 full-time; 87% hold the doctoral or highest degree in their fields Admissions: In 2016–17, Skidmore received 10,052 applications for a class of 668. Nearly 50% enrolled through Early Decision. The acceptance rate was 25%.Student-Faculty Ratio: 8 to 1Average Class Size: 16 students; 94% of all classes have fewer than 30 students

2500 STUDENTS

FROM

44STATES

(#38)NATIONAL LIBERAL

ARTS COLLEGESU.S. News & World Report

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

AMONG AMERICA'S MOST ENTREPRENEURIAL

COLLEGESForbes.com

BEST COLLEGE

DORMSPrinceton Review

(#38)NATIONAL LIBERAL

ARTS COLLEGESU.S. News & World Report

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

AMONG AMERICA'S MOST ENTREPRENEURIAL

COLLEGESForbes.com

BEST COLLEGE

DORMSPrinceton Review

SILVERSUSTAINABILITY

ASSESSMENT RATINGAASHE

NO. 38NATIONAL LIBERAL

ARTS COLLEGESUS NEWS & WORLD REPORT

BEST COLLEGE DORMS

PRINCETON REVIEW

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67COUNTRIES

MINORSMost major programs have corresponding minors. Minors are also available in arts administration, Chinese, intergroup relations, Italian, Japanese, Latin American studies, and media and film studies.

American Studies Anthropology Art (Studio) Art HistoryAsian Studies Biology BusinessChemistry Classics Computer Science DanceEconomics

Education Studies English Environmental Science Environmental Studies Exercise Science FrenchGender Studies Geosciences German History International Affairs Mathematics

Music Neuroscience PhilosophyPhysics Political SciencePsychology Religious Studies Self-Determined Major Social Work Sociology Spanish Theater

MAJORS

Learn more about Skidmore's academic offerings at: S K I D M O. R E / AC A D E M I C S

INTERNSHIPS, RESEARCH PROJECTS, AND OTHER EXPERIENCES

Almost 4 in 5 Skidmore students delve into internships, research, or experiential educational practices. For summer-funded internships and collaborative research projects with faculty, hundreds of students receive grants to complete experiences that they otherwise could not afford. This past year, $10 million in government, foundation, alumni, and other funding supported this critical student work.

OFF-CAMPUS STUDY AND EXCHANGES

More than 60% of students study off campus, placing Skidmore in the top 10 in the nation, among the top 40 U.S. baccalaureate institutions, for the number of students studying abroad for one semester.

Skidmore students can choose from 120 approved programs in 45 countries around the world, as well as domestic off-campus opportunities in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Plus, you can use all your financial aid for off-campus study for up to two semesters. It travels with you!

60% OF STUDENTS

STUDY ABROAD

120 PROGRAMS45 COUNTRIES

CAMPUS LIFEHousing: Ninety-four percent of our students choose to live on campus in one of our eight residence halls or two apartment complexes. Residence halls primarily house first- and second-year students, where you and a few friends, classmates, and fellow suitemates share a common bathroom. Most floors are coed, but you can choose options such as all-women, gender-neutral, or substance-free floors.

Learn more about campus housing at:S K I D M O. R E / R E S L I F E

Our sought-after student apartment complexes, Northwoods Village (above) and Sussman Village (left), house mostly juniors and seniors. Each apartment has a fully furnished common area including an equipped kitchen, plus laundry facilities in each building. No wonder so many students choose to live on campus.

94% OF STUDENTS LIVE

ON CAMPUS

Dining on campus: At Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, we have fun with our food, adding plenty of spins on the traditional dining experience including our weekly Chicken Finger Friday and unique themed meals throughout the year. Everything from vegan specialties to international foods is whipped up by award-winning chefs every day. We’ve gone completely trayless to cut down on food waste and get seasonal use of organic veggies from our campus garden.

7th BEST COLLEGE FOOD IN THE COUNTRY Business Insider

Learn more about meal options at:S K I D M O. R E / D I N I N G S E R V I C E

ATHLETICS Skidmore’s athletic program offers you some of the nation’s top sports opportunities, with 19 varsity teams playing against comparable institutions throughout New York, New England, and the mid-Atlantic states. A member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III, the New England Hockey Conference, and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, Skidmore is a founding member of the Liberty League.

LIBERTY LEAGUE BARD COLLEGE

CLARKSON UNIVERSITY HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES ITHACA COLLEGE RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER SKIDMORE COLLEGE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITYUNION COLLEGE VASSAR COLLEGE

19 VARSITYTEAMS

BASEBALL (men)

BASKETBALL (men, women)

FIELD HOCKEY (women)

GOLF (men)

ICE HOCKEY (men)

LACROSSE (men, women)

RIDING (women)

ROWING (men, women)

SOCCER (men, women)

SOFTBALL (women)

SWIMMING AND DIVING (men, women)

TENNIS (men, women)

VOLLEYBALL (women)

Learn more about athletics at: S K I D M O. R E / AT H L E T I C S

With more than 120 student-run clubs and organizations, chances are there’s already something waiting for you. If not, just start your own. There’s no better way to get involved in the Skidmore community.

We have multicultural clubs, athletics and outdoors clubs, performance clubs, publications clubs, religious clubs, academic clubs, and political advocacy clubs. And they’re all great ways to meet new friends, display your creativity, build your skills, and give back to your community.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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ACADEMICChemistry ClubEl Club EspanolFight ClubFrenchips Geology ClubInvestment ClubModel European UnionModel United NationsPhysics SocietyPi Sigma AlphaPre-Health ClubPre-Law ClubSignMoreSkidmore Debate ClubSkidmore Literary Society

CULTURALAfrican HeritageAsian Cultural AwarenessChinese Cultural

AssociationHayatInternational Student UnionRaicesSkidmore Pride AllianceUjima

EVENT PROGRAMMINGDJs AnonymousLateNightLively Lucy’s Coffeehouse

National College Comedy Festival

Speakers BureauStudent Entertainment Committee

FAITH-BASEDChristian FellowshipHillelNewman Club

MEDIABAREEROMDIKS (yearbook)Film ClubFolioLINEPhotography ClubSkidmo’ DailySkidmore NewsSkidTVWSPN Radio

PERFORMANCEAccentsAd-Liberal ArtistsAwkward Kids TalkingBandersnatchersBreakbeatsCabaret TroupeDrastic MeasuresDynamics

Hip Hop AllianceIrish Dance ClubRejoice!PulseRithmosSketchiesSkidaikoSkidomedySonneteersStompin’ SolesTreblemakers213 Crew

POLITICALCollege RepublicansConnect with CongressDemocracy MattersEnvironmental Action ClubSkidmore DemocratsSkidmore Education Taking

ActionSkidmore Students United

for Public EducationVoices for Planned

Parenthood

RECREATIONALHumans Versus ZombiesKnit WitsRandom Acts of CraftsSkidmore SpoonTable Top Gaming Club

SERVICEBenef-ActionCompassion for All FeedMoreFeel GoodHealth, Image, Power,

SuccessSkidmore College

Emergency Medical Service

Skidmore Peace ActionUNICEF

SPECIAL INTERESTActive MindsAnime ClubChess ClubEntrepreneurship Club eSportsFeminist Action NetworkFoundry ClubMindful MovementParanormal SkidmorePro-ArtsSkidbuildsSkid EatsSkidmore Game LabsSkwizardsWomen in Business

SPORTSAlpine Skiing

Club BasketballCircus ClubCycling ClubFly Fishing ClubHalfbreds Men’s Club

HockeyMartial ArtsNordic Ski Club Outing ClubPoloRunning ClubSailing ClubSkidmore QuidditchSnow SportsThoroughbears Ultimate

FrisbeeWomen’s Club Hockey

STUDENT GOVERNANCEElectionsInter-Class CouncilSGA Academic Council SGA Budget and Finance CommitteeSGA Club Affairs

CommitteeSGA Committee on

Inclusion and OutreachSGA Committee on

Student LifeSGA Executive CommitteeSGA Senate

120+ WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AT SKIDMORE

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WHY CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS

“Skidmore says creative thought matters, and it's true. Come with an open mind, and you will be rewarded. Join a club, get involved in campus life, and you will see that there is a place for everyone here.”

— URVI KALRA ’18 Environmental Studies

SHRI RAM SCHOOL NEW DELHI, INDIA

“Creative Thought Matters means a willingness to push intellectual boundaries. There are no safe or easy answers. I tell my students they need to know this, not because it is on an exam, but because that’s what it takes to be an effective advocate in the real world.”

— BOB TURNER Associate Professor of Political Science

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Students from our most recent graduating class are already putting creative thought to work at impressive places, including:

AMERICORPSBOSTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITALCATO INSTITUTEFORRESTER RESEARCHGOLDMAN SACHSGOOGLEIBMLINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSNEW YORK MAGAZINENEW YORK METSNORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING ASSOCIATION OF VERMONTRALPH LAURENSIMON & SCHUSTERTAOS FIELD STUDY SCHOOLU.S. AIR FORCEU.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

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CREATIVE THOUGHT AT WORK

“I’m so thankful for the creative community of classmates and professors at Skidmore who allowed me to explore my passions and support me. Beyond my French major, I was able to honor another huge part of myself. I suppose that’s the beauty of a liberal arts school.”

— ZAZIE BEETZ ’13 Actress, Atlanta; Netflix series, Easy; and Deadpool II

“Skidmore gave me the tools to take my natural interests to the next level. It’s exhilarating to work at the leading edge of science and to push the boundaries of what we know, especially when there could be implications for understanding, treating or preventing disease.”

— JONATHAN BRESTOFF-PARKER ’08 Co-founder, with Skidmore professor T.H. Reynolds, and CEO of Symmetry Therapeutics

76% OF STUDENTS COMPLETE ONE OR MORE INTERNSHIPS or professional experiences.

95% OF STUDENTS ARE EMPLOYED or pursuing further education a year after graduation.

60% OF ALUMNI HAVE COMPLETED OR ARE ENROLLED INgraduate or professional school within five years of graduating.

Learn more about Skidmore alumni and their careers at:S K I D M O R E . E D U / C T W

Travel & Leisure calls it one of “America’s best college towns.” We just call it home.

Saratoga Springs is a beautiful, bustling small city with nightlife, galleries, shops, parks, coffeehouses, and restaurants. Dubbed the Spa City, it’s known for its focus on health, its history as the “turning point” of the American Revolution, and its horses, at the nation’s oldest operating thoroughbred race course.

SARATOGA SPRINGSNEW YORK

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The nearby Adirondacks, Berkshires, and Green Mountains provide lots of recreational opportunities including some of the best skiing and hiking in the Northeast. Plus, it’s only a three-hour drive to New York City, Boston, or Montreal.

It’s an ideal location for creative thought to thrive.

Visits and Interviews: Plan to visit us by January 31 of your senior year. Group information sessions, interviews, and tours are offered weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. throughout the year and Saturday mornings from July through January.

Applying to Skidmore Skidmore uses both the Common Application (commonapp.org) and the Coalition Application (coalitionforcollegeaccess.org). A $65 fee (or a fee-waiver request supported by your guidance counselor) must be submitted with your application. We also require an official high school transcript, the Secondary School Report, two recommendations from teachers who have taught you in academic subjects, and your midyear senior grades. With regard to standardized testing, Skidmore is test-optional with some exceptions.

Financial Aid Skidmore annually gives more than $42 million in financial aid, with 99% awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need. Forty-two percent of students receive need-based grants, while 50% receive some form of financial aid.

ScholarshipsEach year, the college awards the four-year $60,000 Porter Presidential Scholarship in Science and Mathematics to 5–7 students and the four-year $48,000 Filene Music Scholarship to 4–6 students.

2017–18 College Costs Tuition/fees: $50,684; room: $7,998 (dorm double);meals: $5,532.

NOVEMBER 15: Application deadline for Round I Early Decision

JANUARY 15: Application deadline for Round II Early Decision

JANUARY 15: Application deadline for Regular Admission

NOVEMBER 1, APRIL 1: Application deadlines for fall and spring Transfer Admission

KEY DATES

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OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

Eissner Admissions Center815 North BroadwaySaratoga Springs, NY 12866-1632 518-580-5570 or 800-867-6007 admissions@skidmore.edu www.skidmore.edu

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