Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY
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    141 faculty · 430 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    English Language and Literature34 faculty · 26 courses avg h-index 3.1 #6 of 8 in English
    Catherine Golden, Professor h-index 10
    Victorian Literature and Culture Book illustration Jane Austen British and American Women Writers Children's Literature Charlotte Perkins Gilman Rhetoric and Composition Courses taught: EN 105H: The Reader Within EN 110: Introduction to Li
    Notable: “The Mixed Legacy of Charlotte Perkins Gilman” (2002) · 37 citations
    Susannah Mintz, Professor h-index 7
    Disability Studies Autobiography and Life Writing Creative Nonfiction/Personal Essay Seventeenth-century British literature Poetry Courses taught: EN 110: Introduction to Literary Studies EN 213: Poetry EN 219: Nonfiction EN 223: Women and
    Notable: “Invisible Disability: Georgina Kleege's Sight Unseen” (2002) · 17 citations
    Joseph Cermatori, Associate Professor and Director of Periclean Honors Forum h-index 4
    Comparative Literature Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Critical Theory Modern and Contemporary Drama Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama Opera and Music-Theatre Media and Performance Studies Queer Theory and Gender Studies Publications: Book: B
    Notable: “Notes on Opera's Exquisite Corpse” (2012) · 6 citations
    Paul Benzon, Associate Professor and Associate Chair h-index 3
    Contemporary Literature American Literature, 1865-present Media Studies and Media History Digital Culture Graphic Narratives Electronic Literature Literature and Theory of the Archive Courses taught: EN 105: Digital Identity EN 110: Introd
    Notable: “Lost in Transcription: Postwar Typewriting Culture, Andy Warhol's Bad Book, and the Standardization of Error” (2010) · 15 citations
    Courses: English Language Skills · Writing Seminar I · Writing Seminar II · Writing About Literature · Fiction · Poetry +20 more
    Fine and Studio Arts23 faculty · 35 courses avg h-index 12
    Ally DeRusso, Assistant Lecturer
    Andrew Ina, Lecturer
    Boryana Rusenova-Ina, Assistant Professor
    David Peterson, Professor
    Jewelry and Metals As a student, David Peterson took to heart the familiar advice, “love what you do and do what you love”, and for over forty years that love has been metalsmithing . Joining the Skidmore faculty in 1989, David heads
    Courses: Introduction To Painting · Visual Concepts · Drawing I · Color · Digital Foundations · Painting I +29 more
    Business/Commerce23 faculty · 39 courses avg h-index 9.7 #8 of 8 in Business
    Ting Li, Associate Professor and Associate Chair h-index 15
    Notable: “Dynamic information technology capability: Concept definition and framework development” (2019) · 150 citations
    Michael Dunn, Associate Professor h-index 14
    Notable: “Work Precarity and Gig Literacies in Online Freelancing” (2019) · 235 citations
    David Cohen, Associate Professor h-index 9
    Notable: “From automats to algorithms: the automation of services using artificial intelligence” (2020) · 49 citations
    Christine Page, Associate Professor h-index 8
    Notable: “An Investigation of the Processes by Which Product Design and Brand Strength Interact to Determine Initial Affect and Quality Judgments” (2002) · 220 citations
    Courses: Business and Organization Management · Foundations of Marketing · Foundations of Organizational Behavior · Foundations of Financial Accounting · Foundations of Managerial Accounting · Coaching, Mentoring, and Teamwork Service-Learning Experience +33 more
    Psychology20 faculty · 41 courses avg h-index 20.2 #59 of 89 in Psychology
    Sheldon Solomon, Professor h-index 73
    Psychological function of self-esteem Effects of human awareness of death on thoughts, feelings, and behavior. FUN FACT I have been here longer than most of the buildings and furniture CLICK HERE FOR CV Psychology Department
    Notable: “Evidence for terror management theory II: The effects of mortality salience on reactions to those who threaten or bolster the cultural worldview.” (1990) · 1,392 citations
    Corinne Moss-Racusin, Professor h-index 33
    Gender roles, bias, inequality Occupational gender segregation Diversity and intervention work FUN FACT Ask me about how I successfully conquered my cat phobia using an evidence-based approach (including systematic desensitization, sub-typi
    Notable: “Science faculty’s subtle gender biases favor male students” (2012) · 3,131 citations
    Pablo Gómez, Associate Professor h-index 26
    Perceptual decision making Word recognition in monolingual and bilingual individuals Tactile perception Computational Modeling FUN FACT I lived in Cancun when I was 4 years old. Allergic to honey not fun fact but good for people to know C
    Notable: “A Diffusion Model Account of the Lexical Decision Task.” (2004) · 587 citations
    Rebecca Johnson, Professor and Chair h-index 25
    Cognitive processes involved in normal skilled reading Cognitive neuropsychology of stroke-induced reading disorders Eye movements during reading FUN FACTS I am blessed to be the mother of five beautiful, fun-loving, wonderful children: Kai
    Notable: “Modeling resident attitudes toward tourism” (1997) · 401 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Psychological Science · Colloquium in Psychological Science · Statistics and Research Methods I · Social Psychology · Developmental Psychology · Introduction to Child Development +35 more
    Economics14 faculty · 39 courses avg h-index 5.2 #101 of 104 in Economics
    Marketa Halova Wolfe, Professor of Economics h-index 10
    Notable: “Price Drift Before U.S. Macroeconomic News: Private Information about Public Announcements?” (2018) · 88 citations
    Peter von Allmen, Professor of Economics (On Leave) h-index 8
    Notable: “Salary Determination in the Presence of Fixed Revenues” (2015) · 42 citations
    Rodrigo Schneider, Associate Professor of Economics h-index 7
    Public Policy, Political Economy, Comparative Politics, Development, Applied Econometrics COURSES Introduction to Macroeconomics Introduction to Microeconomics Economics of Labor Markets Public Finance Economics Department
    Notable: “Political determinants of investment in water and sanitation: Evidence from Brazilian elections” (2020) · 16 citations
    Monica Das, Associate Chair; Associate Professor of Economics h-index 5
    Notable: “Family Planning Programs for the 21st Century: Rationale and Design” (2012) · 93 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Macroeconomics · Introduction to Macroeconomics: Honors · Introduction to Microeconomics · Introduction to Microeconomics: Honors · Explorations in Economics · Macroeconomic Theory +33 more
    Government12 faculty · 39 courses avg h-index 7.1 #85 of 100 in Political Science
    Christopher B. Mann, Associate Professor of Political Science h-index 19
    American politics, especially campaigns, elections, voting, public opinion Political Science Department
    Notable: “Is There Backlash to Social Pressure? A Large-scale Field Experiment on Voter Mobilization” (2010) · 96 citations
    Flagg Taylor, Associate Professor of Political Science (on leave ) h-index 10
    Notable: “How Greek Science Passed to the Arabs” (1949) · 134 citations
    Beau Breslin, Joseph C. Palamountain Chair in Government; Professor of Political Science h-index 6
    Notable: “Restorative Justice in School Communities” (2001) · 223 citations
    Adam Thal, Assistant Professor h-index 5
    Notable: “College Socialization and the Economic Views of Affluent Americans” (2016) · 108 citations
    Courses: Introduction to American Politics · Introduction to Political Philosophy · Introduction to Comparative and International Politics · Principles of International Politics · Introduction to Political Research · Comparative European Politics +33 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Skidmore College. Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY reports an overall acceptance rate of 24.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 40.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1350–1450, a class size of 692, and a yield of 27.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. 'Creative Thought Matters' motto reflects the integration of arts, sciences, and social sciences. Known for strong studio art, dance, and business programs in a charming Adirondack-adjacent town.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Skidmore College: key admissions facts

    Skidmore College's overall acceptance rate is 24.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Skidmore College's early-round acceptance rate is 40.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Skidmore College's SAT middle-50% range is 1350–1450 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Skidmore College is about 3.8 (the most recent Common Data Set). Skidmore College's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 27.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Skidmore College for families earning under $75,000 is about $13,789 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Skidmore College on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Skidmore College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,567 per year in net price at Skidmore College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $52,567 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $20,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Skidmore College: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$8,567
    $30,001–$48,000$12,234
    $48,001–$75,000$20,567
    $75,001–$110,000$34,234
    Over $110,000$52,567
    Tuition (before aid)$69,210
    Room and board$18,820

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Skidmore College?

    Skidmore College's overall acceptance rate is 24.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 40.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Skidmore College?

    Admitted students at Skidmore College typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1350–1450 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.8, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Skidmore College?

    Getting into Skidmore College is very difficult: it admits 24.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Skidmore College offer early decision or early action?

    Skidmore College offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 40.0%, versus 24.0% overall.

    How much does Skidmore College cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Skidmore College — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $13,789 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Skidmore College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,567 per year in net price at Skidmore College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $52,567 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $20,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Skidmore College offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.