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Imagine Yourself Here CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS View a campus map or take a virtual tour: SKIDMO.RE/MAPS Skidmore is a highly ranked, residential, liberal arts college situated on 1,000 acres of natural beauty in Saratoga Springs, .

FROM AND Location: Saratoga Springs, New York, a of 30,000 STUDENT TOSTUDENT TO FACULTY RATIOFACULTY RATIO located 30 miles from Albany and three hours from 2500 , , and Montreal 44 67 STUDENTS STATES COUNTRIES Founded: 1903; became a four-year, liberal arts college in 1922 Program: four-year private, nondenominational, coeducational, liberal arts Degrees: , bachelor of Courses Offered: more than 1,000 Enrollment: 2,500 students from 44 states and 67 countries; 41% men, 59% women; 11% international; 23% domestic students of color, 14% first-generation college Faculty: 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%. (#38) NO.(#38) 38 AMONGSILVER AMERICA'SAMONG AMERICA'S BEST BEST Student-Faculty Ratio: 8 to 1 NATIONALNATIONAL NATIONALLIBERAL LIBERAL LIBERAL MOST ENTREPRENEURIALMOSTSUSTAINABILITY ENTREPRENEURIAL COLLEGE COLLEGE ARTS COLLEGESARTS COLLEGES COLLEGESCOLLEGES BESTDORMS DORMS Average Class Size: 16 students; 94% of all classes ARTS COLLEGES ASSESSMENT RATING COLLEGE DORMS U.S. News &U.S. World News Report & World Report Forbes.comForbes.com Princeton ReviewPrinceton Review have fewer than 30 students US NEWS & WORLD REPORT AASHE PRINCETON REVIEW MAJORS

American Studies Education Studies Music Anthropology English Neuroscience Art (Studio) Environmental Science Art Environmental Studies Physics Asian Studies Exercise Science Biology French Business Gender Studies Religious Studies Chemistry Geosciences Self-Determined Major Classics German Social Work Computer Science History Sociology Dance International Affairs Spanish Mathematics Theater

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

Learn more about Skidmore's academic offerings at: SKIDMO.RE/ACADEMICS 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.

60% 120 PROGRAMS OF STUDENTS STUDY ABROAD 45 COUNTRIES INTERNSHIPS, RESEARCH PROJECTS, AND OTHER EXPERIENCES Almost 4 in 5 Skidmore students delve into internships, research, or experiential educational practices. Skidmore students can choose from 120 approved programs in For summer-funded internships and collaborative research projects 45 countries around the world, as well as domestic off-campus with faculty, hundreds of students receive grants to complete opportunities in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Woods Hole, experiences that they otherwise could not afford. This past year, Massachusetts. Plus, you can use all your financial aid for $10 million in government, foundation, alumni, and other funding off-campus study for up to two semesters. It travels with you! supported this critical student work. CAMPUS LIFE Housing: 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: SKIDMO.RE/RESLIFE 94% OF STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

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. 7th BEST COLLEGE FOOD IN THE COUNTRY Business Insider

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 Learn more about meal options at: seasonal use of organic veggies from our campus garden. SKIDMO.RE/DININGSERVICE 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 HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ST. 19 VARSITY TEAMS

BASEBALL ROWING (men) (men, women)

BASKETBALL SOCCER (men, women) (men, women)

FIELD HOCKEY SOFTBALL (women) (women)

GOLF SWIMMING AND (men) DIVING (men, women) ICE HOCKEY (men) TENNIS (men, women) LACROSSE (men, women) (women) RIDING (women)

Learn more about athletics at: SKIDMO.RE/ATHLETICS CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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.

Explore all of our clubs and find your niche at: SKIDMO.RE/CLUBS 120+ WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AT SKIDMORE

ACADEMIC National College Comedy Hip Hop Alliance SERVICE Club Chemistry Club Festival Irish Dance Club Benef-Action Circus Club El Club Espanol Speakers Bureau Rejoice! Compassion for All Cycling Club Fight Club Student Entertainment Pulse FeedMore Fly Fishing Club Frenchips Committee Rithmos Feel Good Halfbreds Men’s Club Geology Club Sketchies Health, Image, Power, Hockey Investment Club FAITH-BASED Skidaiko Success Martial Arts Model European Union Christian Fellowship Skidomedy Skidmore College Nordic Ski Club Model United Nations Hillel Sonneteers Emergency Medical Outing Club Physics Society Newman Club Stompin’ Soles Service Polo Pi Sigma Alpha Treblemakers Skidmore Peace Action Running Club Pre-Health Club MEDIA 213 Crew UNICEF Sailing Club Pre-Law Club BARE Skidmore Quidditch SignMore EROMDIKS (yearbook) POLITICAL SPECIAL INTEREST Snow Sports Skidmore Debate Club Film Club College Republicans Active Minds Thoroughbears Skidmore Literary Society Folio Connect with Congress Anime Club Frisbee LINE Chess Club Women’s Club Hockey CULTURAL Photography Club Environmental Action Club Entrepreneurship Club African Heritage Skidmo’ Daily Skidmore Democrats eSports STUDENT GOVERNANCE Asian Cultural Awareness Skidmore News Skidmore Education Taking Feminist Action Network Elections Chinese Cultural SkidTV Action Foundry Club Inter-Class Council Association WSPN Radio Skidmore Students United Mindful Movement SGA Academic Council Hayat for Public Education Paranormal Skidmore SGA Budget and Finance International Student Union PERFORMANCE Voices for Planned Pro-Arts Committee Raices Accents Parenthood Skidbuilds SGA Club Affairs Skidmore Pride Alliance Ad-Liberal Artists Skid Eats Committee Ujima Awkward Kids Talking RECREATIONAL Skidmore Game Labs SGA Committee on Bandersnatchers Humans Versus Zombies Skwizards Inclusion and Outreach EVENT PROGRAMMING Breakbeats Knit Wits Women in Business SGA Committee on DJs Anonymous Cabaret Troupe Random Acts of Crafts Student Life LateNight Drastic Measures Skidmore Spoon SPORTS SGA Executive Committee Lively Lucy’s Coffeehouse Dynamics Table Top Gaming Club Alpine Skiing SGA Senate WHY CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Students from our most recent graduating class are already putting creative thought to work at impressive places, including:

AMERICORPS BOSTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CATO INSTITUTE FORRESTER RESEARCH , GOLDMAN SACHS 18 GOOGLE IBM LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE “Skidmore says creative thought “Creative Thought Matters means PERFORMING ARTS matters, and it's true. Come with an a willingness to push intellectual NEW YORK MAGAZINE open mind, and you will be rewarded. boundaries. There are no safe or easy NEW YORK METS Join a club, get involved in campus answers. I tell my students they need NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING life, and you will see that there is a to know this, not because it is on an ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT place for everyone here.” exam, but because that’s what it takes to be an effective advocate in the RALPH LAUREN — URVI­ KALRA ’18 SIMON & SCHUSTER Environmental Studies real world.” TAOS FIELD STUDY SCHOOL SHRI RAM SCHOOL — BOB TURNER NEW DELHI, INDIA Associate Professor of Political Science U.S. AIR FORCE U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE CREATIVE THOUGHT AT WORK 76% OF STUDENTS COMPLETE ONE OR MORE INTERNSHIPS or professional experiences.

95% OF STUDENTS ARE EMPLOYED , , or pursuing further education a year 13 08 after graduation.

“I’m so thankful for the creative community “Skidmore gave me the tools to take my of classmates and professors at Skidmore natural interests to the next level. It’s % who allowed me to explore my passions exhilarating to work at the leading edge 60 OF ALUMNI HAVE COMPLETED and support me. Beyond my French major, of science and to push the boundaries OR ARE ENROLLED IN I was able to honor another huge part of of what we know, especially when there graduate or professional school myself. I suppose that’s the beauty of a could be implications for understanding, within five years of graduating. liberal arts school.” treating or preventing disease.”

— ZAZIE BEETZ ’13 — JONATHAN BRESTOFF-PARKER ’08 Learn more about Skidmore Actress, Atlanta; Netflix series,Easy ; Co-founder, with Skidmore professor and Deadpool II T.H. Reynolds, and CEO of Symmetry alumni and their careers at: Therapeutics SKIDMORE.EDU/CTW SARATOGA SPRINGS Travel & Leisure calls it one of “America’s best college towns.” We just call it home. NEW YORK

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.

For more on Saratoga: SKIDMO.RE/SARATOGA The nearby Adirondacks, Berkshires, and Applying to Skidmore Green Mountains provide lots of recreational Skidmore uses both the Common Application KEY DATES opportunities including some of the best (commonapp.org) and the Coalition Application skiing and hiking in the Northeast. Plus, it’s (coalitionforcollegeaccess.org). A $65 fee (or a only a three-hour drive to New York City, fee-waiver request supported by your guidance Boston, or Montreal. counselor) must be submitted with your application. NOVEMBER 15: Application deadline We also require an official high school transcript, for Round I Early Decision It’s an ideal location for the Secondary School Report, two recommendations creative thought to thrive. from teachers who have taught you in academic subjects, and your midyear senior grades. With regard to standardized testing, Skidmore is JANUARY 15: test-optional with some exceptions. Application deadline for Round II Early Decision Financial Aid Skidmore annually gives more than $42 million in financial aid, with 99% awarded on the basis of JANUARY 15: demonstrated financial need. Forty-two percent Application deadline of students receive need-based grants, while 50% for Regular Admission receive some form of financial aid.

Scholarships NOVEMBER 1, Each year, the college awards the four-year $60,000 Porter Presidential Scholarship in Science and APRIL 1: Visits and Interviews: Mathematics to 5–7 students and the four-year Application deadlines for Plan to visit us by January 31 of your senior $48,000 Filene Music Scholarship to 4–6 students. fall and spring Transfer year. Group information sessions, interviews, Admission and tours are offered weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2017–18 College Costs 3:30 p.m. throughout the year and Saturday Tuition/fees: $50,684; room: $7,998 (dorm double); mornings from July through January. meals: $5,532. Montréal

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS Eissner Admissions Center Saratoga 815 North Broadway Springs Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1632 518-580-5570 or 800-867-6007 Albany Boston [email protected] www.skidmore.edu

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