A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Skidmore College are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
64%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 42% more female students than male students enrolled at Skidmore College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Skidmore College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,141
|
| Women |
1,617
|
Skidmore College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 71% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
29%
|
| Out of State |
61%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
12% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195526 IPEDS survey data for Skidmore College.