Skidmore Rankings
A top liberal arts college. A best value college. First-rate academics. There are so many reasons to be proud of Skidmore.
#38 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges
US News & World Report
Our academic excellence, great professors and quality of life secured us another top 50 ranking (2021).
Best Value Colleges
The Princeton Review
Based on academics, costs, financial aid, debt, graduation rates and alumni career and salary data.
Healthiest College Campus
Active Minds
The 2020 Active Minds Healthy Campus Award recognizes colleges that prioritizes and promotes the health and well-being of students.
#19 Best School for Financial Aid
The Princeton Review
Skidmore is among the nation's top colleges for students seeking a superb education
with great career preparation and at an affordable price.
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BEST STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
Bestcollegereviews.org
Thanks to the small size and quality of Skidmore’s study abroad programs, we are ranked #38 of 50.
#4 RENEWABLE ENERGY from off campus sources
Environment America
A new report includes Skidmore as a leader in renewable electricity generated from off campus sources.
Best College Food in America
Niche.com
Our amazing food gets a top-50 ranking. Our students think it should be a lot higher!
America's Best College Towns
Travel & Leisure
Saratoga Springs: a great place to spend four years.
Promise to Meet 100% of Students' Financial Need
money.com
Skidmore made the list of meeting 100% of need for full-time students with financial aid packages (2019).
2022 Best Colleges in America
US News & World Report
The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings
Top Green Colleges
The Princeton Review
We were happy to be selected as one of The Princeton Review's top Green Colleges (2022).
#30 BEST LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN AMERICA
Niche.com
Skidmore lands Niche’s #30 ranking for best liberal arts colleges in America, based on a rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data, along with student and alumni reviews.
#7 in Top Pre-College Programs
College Consensus
Pre-college summer programs have become a new rite of passage for high school seniors and new graduates. Skidmore ranked #7 (2019).
Best Private Colleges in America
Stacker.com
Prospective college students put Skidmore high on their list of options for its diverse and supportive community, beautiful campus, and experiential learning opportunities.
Very High value
Prepscholar.com
We are happy that Prep Scholar calls Skidmore a very high value school that ranks in the top 10% of schools.
#5 Renewable Energy on Campus
Environment America
A new report includes Skidmore as a leader in renewable electricity generated on campus.
Great Financial Aid Schools
The Princeton Review
We are happy to be rated so highly, especially since it’s based on real student ratings of satisfaction with their financial aid packages.
#62 Top Liberal Arts
Washington Monthly
This ranking is based off research of four-year institutes that contribute to the public good.
Top 20 Best Colleges for Kinesiology & Physical Therapy in America
Niche.com
Skidmore lands Niche’s #17 ranking for Best Colleges for Kinesiology & Physical Therapy in America.
Top 25 Best Colleges for Performing Arts in America
Niche.com
Skidmore lands Niche’s #25 ranking for Best Colleges for Performing Arts in America.
Great College Dorms
The Princeton Review
We aren’t surprised to be in the top 20 for great residential living.
Great College Theater
The Princeton Review
Skidmore’s theater program is listed as one of the best. We already knew that!
Best College Dance Programs
Collegefactual.com
Skidmore’s dance program earns a #2 ranking!
Top 5 Campus Meditation Spaces
Bestcounselingschools.org
Check out Skidmore’s peaceful Haupt Pond gazebo.
Great College Radio Station
The Princeton Review
We aren’t surprised our campus radio station, WSPN, is getting noticed.
Top 30 Best Colleges for Public Policy in America
Niche.com
Skidmore lands Niche’s #29 ranking for Best Colleges for Public Policy in America.