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The New York Times best-selling author of Skidmore鈥檚 2024 First-Year Experience summer reading selection, 鈥淏etween Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted,鈥� speaks candidly with the Class of 2028.
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Hassan Lopez, a game designer with popular titles such as Clockwork Wars and Maniacal to his name, debuted a Tabletop Game Design course at Skidmore this past spring.
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Thought
Matters
Thought
Matters
We believe creative thinking can change the world. The only question is ... are you ready?
Academics
Study what speaks to you
Why choose just one path? With over 44 majors, 50 minors, and an average class
size of just 16, you鈥檒l collaborate closely with professors and advisors to create
a personalized academic experience aligned with your interests.
Campus life
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With award-winning dining and dorms, a picturesque campus, and a sought-after location 鈥� it's no wonder the Princeton Review ranks us #14 for Best Quality of Life and #11 for Happiest Students.
High value
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College is one of the most significant investments you鈥檒l make. You deserve a
return that exceeds expectations. That鈥檚 where the Skidmore 360 Promise comes in.
Beyond rigorous academics, we offer four years of unparalleled extracurricular opportunities
鈥� the 鈥渆xtras鈥� that set us apart as a top-tier institution.
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Student Stories
At Skidmore, students often say they come here to "do both." They鈥檙e drawn by the
freedom to pursue multiple passions 鈥� whether it鈥檚 science and music, performance
and politics, or any combination in between.
And while we could tell you all about it, we think you should hear it from them.
Fast Facts
2,700
Students from 65 countries
44+
Majors and 50+ minors
100%
Demonstrated financial need met
8:1
Student-faculty ratio