Skidmore takes seriously the fact that a private, liberal arts
college education, with its close student-faculty relationships,
small classes, extensive course offerings, and residential commu-
nity, involves a considerable financial commitment.
That’s why we prioritize access and affordability. Skidmore annually
provides $42 million in financial aid, approximately 20% of our
operating budget. The average 2016–17 first-year aid package is
$39,900, ranging from $2,000 to $65,000; 42% of students receive
need-based grants; 50% receive some form of financial aid; and
50% take advantage of the opportunity to work on campus.
Average postcollege student debt (just under $23,000) is well below
the national average.
