Skidmore College benefits immensely from being located in Saratoga Springs - a charming and vibrant city that provides a quality of life that is hard to beat.  At the same time, Saratoga Springs and the surrounding area benefit from the presence of Skidmore College, which has a powerful impact on the economy, cultural offerings, and volunteer sector of the region.  Since its founding in 1903, Skidmore has been actively engaged in the life of the community.  The College and the region have grown and flourished together, intertwined in a mutually beneficial relationship.