Skidmore recognized as a top liberal arts and “best value” college U.S. News & World Report has ranked Skidmore No. 36 among national liberal arts colleges on its 2021 Best Colleges list and placed it in the top 50 in the “Best Undergraduate Teaching” and “Best Value School” categories. Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:58:54 -0800 Academics,Admissions,Prospective Students, Skidmore College campus Skidmore College campus Students walk near Skidmore College's Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Skidmore No. 36 among national liberal arts colleges on its 2021 Best Colleges list.