SARATOGA SPRINGS — Applications for the fall 2017 incoming class at Skidmore College have topped 10,000, officially the largest group of applicants in college history.
Over the last five years, Skidmore freshman applications have increased 75 percent. Applications are up from international students as well as domestic students who self-identify as students of color.
Skidmore has also received a record number of Early Decision applications with 622 students applying with Skidmore as their first choice, compared with 552 applicants last year.
Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Mary Lou Bates, said in a statement: “It’s exciting to see so many exceptional high school students interested in attending Skidmore College. We have enjoyed getting to know our applicants over the last few months and welcoming those we believe will be a great fit to Skidmore’s strong community.”
Regular decision letters will be mailed in late March. Accepted students have until May 1 to commit.