At Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), students are driven — driven to learn, to question the status quo, to explore, create and innovate. Binghamton is the #1 public university in New York and #52 in the U.S., (Forbes, 2024) and the #4 best value college in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2025). For a quarter of a century, Binghamton has been ranked a Top 50 public university by U.S. News & World Report.
With 18,000+ graduate and undergraduate students, six schools and 130+ academic programs, Binghamton makes it possible to set your aspirations in motion through powerful academics, innovative opportunities and engaged students. Binghamton combines the atmosphere of a mid-sized institution with the resources of a large research university. There are several exclusive honors programs as well as research opportunities for students in every major.
Binghamton is located in upstate New York on a campus nestled in picturesque rolling hills yet just a few hours from major urban centers such as New York City, Boston and Toronto. Downtown Binghamton is minutes away and offers a safe, friendly, suburban community to discover and explore the arts, local restaurants and professional sports. We're also a few miles away from many state and county parks, where you can enjoy outdoor activities year-round.
Our six residential communities are where you'll make friends in a supportive, strong mini-community within the larger University. Each community has its own dining hall, personality and traditions.
With 21 NCAA Division I teams, numerous club sports and intramural teams, plus 450+ student-led organizations and clubs, there's never a dull moment!
An award-winning career development center gives Binghamton graduates a significant advantage in their future endeavors. More than 1,800 employers recruit Binghamton students every year including Microsoft, Google, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Disney, Tata, Samsung and many others.
We go above and beyond? together. Psychologist or economist, biologist or engineer, you'll become everything but ordinary, and graduate prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow and make a positive difference in the world.
State University of New York - Binghamton University (BU)
PO Box 6001
|
Binghamton,
NY |
13902-6001
01. What the School is Known For
From the School
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Prominent Alumni
Thomas Secunda
Founding partner & CTO of Bloomberg LP
Hakeem Jeffries
US Congressman, 8th Congressional District
David Zaslav
President and CEO of Discovery Communications
Sunny Hostin
co-host of The View and senior legal correspondent for ABC News
Steven Canals
screenwriter/producer, co-creator/producer of Pose
Bill T. Jones
choreographer, director, author, dancer
Karthik Sivakumar
Indian actor
Most Popular Places On Campus
Union (The MarketPlace, Late Nite Binghamton, bookstore)
FitSpace
Events Center (concerts, basketball, special events)
Indoor/Outdoor Performing Arts Center
Nature Preserve
Art Museum &Gallery, Nature Preserve, Soccer under-the-lights, Sculpture Foundry, Libraries, Greenhouse,Modern residence Halls
Most Popular Places Off Campus
First Friday, downtown Binghamton
Binghamton Mets Stadium
Roberson Museum and Science Center
Town Square Mall and University Plaza
Wegmans bus trips
Binghamton is the carousel capital of the world. Some other highlights include Tri Cities Opera/Binghamton Philharmonic, Spiedi Fest/Balloon Rally, Ross Park Zoo, Riverwalk, Broome County Arena (Binghamton Senators hockey, big name concerts and entertainment), Binghamton's Rec Park.
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02. Students
From The School
Binghamton received more than 40,000 first-year applications for 3,000 spots for fall 2022. With a high-school GPA range of 93-98 (3.73.9), our students stack up among the best in the nation. Not only is the Binghamton student body high achieving, but it also contains a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation collegegoers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through innovations in technology, insight and intellectual exploration.
Binghamton students are involved and passionate about healthy living. We have 21 NCAA Division I sports teams, 3,000 students play on at least one intramural sports team, and 450+ student-run clubs and organizations thrive on campus.
What students say:
A high proportion of students are from Long Island or Westchester, but they do report "a surprising amount of diversity" on campus, and students are "happy to step outside of their comfort zones and learn about different cultures." The majority of students "worked hard to afford school and to get into a school as intense as Binghamton" and there is "a very friendly and homey atmosphere at the school." This "extremely loving and generous" group is "multi-disciplined" and "involved in many organizations, leadership roles, jobs, internships, or research."
Gender
53% female47% male
Out of State
9% are out
of state91% are
in-state
of state91% are
in-state
Students
98% are
full time2% are
part time
full time2% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
14,408
Foreign Countries Represented
91
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.03%
Asian
18.39%
Black
4.92%
Hispanic
13.43%
Caucasian
52.74%
Unknown
2.43%
International
3.95%
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Admissions
From the School:
Binghamton accepts The Common Applications and the SUNY Application. Binghamton is committed to reducing barriers to access. Binghamton will not require standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) for spring 2023, fall 2023 and spring 2024. Binghamton is committed to reducing barriers to access.
Applicants
49,519
Acceptance Rate
38%
Average HS GPA
3.90
Deadlines
Early Action
November 1
Regular
April 1
GPA Breakdown
71%
4.0
14%
3.75 - 3.99
9%
3.50 - 3.74
4%
3.25 - 3.49
1%
3.00 - 3.24
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
660 - 730
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
670 - 760
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1350 - 1410
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
30 - 33
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Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity
94/99
04. Academics
From the School
Binghamton students are constantly immersed in new challenges, new ideas and new courses — robotics to cinema, sustainable energy to social justice. Our academic offerings encompass 130+ majors, minors, certificates, concentrations, emphases, tracks and specializations. From bachelor's and master's degrees to doctorates, we offer what you need to succeed in today's constantly changing, information-driven world.
Binghamton University offers honors in nearly every major and a host of honor societies. We also have several exclusive honors programs that are by invite only.
https://www.binghamton.edu/admissions/academics/index.html
What students say
As one of the central institutions in one of the country's strongest public university systems, Binghamton University upholds rigorous academic, cultural, and engagement standards. The research university's six schools are spread across 930 acres of the beautiful upstate Susquehanna Valley. The nursing, business, and engineering schools are three standouts, but no matter what course a student chooses to study, you're sure to get the "best bang for your buck." Binghamton's multi-disciplinary education "prepares you not only for your career, but for the rest of your life," by instilling students with leadership, academic and social skills, and "employers rave about the school, especially if you are applying to jobs in New York City or on Long Island." In essence, "Binghamton is all about giving students many options to do what they want," and the career services office is an excellent complement to that; fellow students and alums are also "very willing to give out information that will benefit others, such as an internship or winter program."
Faculty members here are "dedicated and willing to invest in the university," and hold regular office hours, though students "have so many places to go if they are not available." As students get into their major-specific courses, "there is more discussion and less lecturing." Professors are "supportive, reasonable, accessible, clear and fair," and "as long as you are genuinely interested in the subject and willing to put in the work, you will succeed." High-quality research endeavors are available to all (especially those in the sciences), through programs like First-year Research Immersion, which provides first-year students with a three semester-long research experience in sciences, engineering, and public health. The Source Project provides similar research experiences for students in the humanities and social sciences.
Student/Faculty
18 : 1
Total Faculty
1,171
Terminal Degree
958
Gender to Class Inforamtion
Men
614
Women
557
Minority
316
International
88
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Transfer Associate
Majors and Degrees Offered
<b> Harpur College of Arts and Sciences </b>
<b> Africana Studies (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Anthropology </b>
Tracks in:
Anthropological Perspectives (BA)
General Anthropology (BA)
Anthropology (BS)
Minors in:
Archaeology?
Biological Anthropology
General Anthropology
Linguistic Anthropology
Sociocultural Anthropology
<b> Art and Design </b>
Tracks in:
Drawing (BA, BFA)
Graphic Design (BA, BFA)
Painting (BA, BFA)
Photography (BA)
Printmaking (BA, BFA)
Sculpture (BA, BFA)
Minor in:
Art Studio
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
<b> Art History </b>
Tracks in:
Architecture and Urban History (BA)
Art History (BA)
Minor in:
Art History
<b> Asian and Asian American Studies </b>
Majors in:
Asian and Asian American Studies
Tracks in:
Asian American and Diaspora Studies Track (BA)
Asian Comparative Track (BA)
Chinese Studies (BA)
Japanese Studies (BA)
Korean Studies (BA)
Minors in:
Asian and Asian American Studies
Chinese Studies
Japanese Studies
Korean Studies
<b> Biochemistry (BS) </b>
<b> Biological Sciences (BA/BS/minor) </b>
<b> Chemistry </b>
Tracks in:
Chemistry (BA, BS/ACS Certified)
Biological Chemistry (BS)
Materials Chemistry (BS)
Minor in:
Chemistry
<b> Cinema (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Comparative Literature (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Economics </b>
Tracks in:
Economics (BA)
Economics (BS)
Economic Analysis (BS)
Economic Policy Analysis (BS)
Financial Economics (BS)
Minor in:
Economics
<b> English, General Literature and Rhetoric </b>
Tracks in:
Creative Writing (BA)
Rhetoric (BA)
English (BA)
<b> Environmental Science (BS) </b>
Tracks in:
??Earth Systems Specialization
??Economic Systems Specialization
??Ecosystems Specialization
<b> ?Environmental Studies (BA/minor)? </b>
?Tracks in:
??Earth Systems Specialization
??Economic Systems Specialization
??Ecosystems Specialization
??Sustainable Systems Specialization
<b> Evolutionary Studies (minor) </b>
<b> Geography </b>
Tracks in:
Computer Applications in Human-Environmental Analysis (BA)
Environmental and Resource Management (BA)
General Geography (BA)
Urban and Regional Planning (BA)
Urban: Economic/Retailing Emphasis (BA)
Minors in:
Environmental Resource Management
General Geography
Geographical Information Systems
Immigration/Migration Geography
Physical Geography
Urban Planning
<b> Geological Sciences </b>
Majors in:
Geological Sciences
Tracks in:
Geological Sciences (BA)
Environmental Geology (BS)
Geology (BS)
Geophysics (BS)
Minors in:
??Geochemistry
??Geology
??Geophysics
<b> German and Russian Studies </b>
Majors in:
German Studies (BA)
Russian Studies
Tracks in:
Russian Area Studies (BA)
Russian Literary and Cultural Studies (BA)? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Minors in:
German Studies
Russian Studies
<b> Global Studies (minor) </b>
<b> History </b>
Major in:
History (BA)
Minors in:
History
History of Science, Technology and Medicine
<b> Individualized Major Program </b>
Tracks in:
Humanities (BA)
Science/Math (BA)
Social Science (BA)
<b> Human Rights (minor) </b>
<b> Integrative Neuroscience (BS) </b>
<b> Judaic Studies </b>
Majors in:
Hebrew Studies (BA)
Judaic Studies (BA)
Minors in:
Hebrew
Israel Studies
Judaic Studies
<b> Latin American and Caribbean Studies (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Linguistics (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Mathematical Sciences </b>
Tracks in:
Actuarial Science (BA, BS)
Mathematics (BA, BS)
Statistics
Minor in:
Mathematics
<b> Medieval and Early Modern Studies (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Middle East and North African Studies (MENA) (minor) </b>
<b> Middle Eastern and Ancient Mediterranean Studies </b>
Majors in:
Arabic Studies (BA)
Classical Civilization (BA)
Greek and Latin (BA)
Latin (BA)
Minors in:
Ancient Greek
Arabic
Classical Civilization
Latin
<b> Music (BA/MusB/minor) </b>
<b> Philosophy (BA) </b>
<b> Philosophy, Politics and Law (BA) </b>
<b> Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy </b>
Tracks in:
Physics (BA)
Applied Physics (BS)
Mathematical Physics (BS)
Minor in:
??Physics
<b> Political Science (BA) </b>
<b> Pre-Health/Med/Pharmacy (advising track) </b>
<b> Pre-Law (advising track) </b>
<b> Psychology </b>
Tracks in:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (BA)
Foundations in Psychology (BA)
Psychology (BA)
<b> Religious Studies (minor) </b>
<b> Romance Languages and Literatures </b>
Majors in:
??French (BA/minor)
Tracks in:
French and Francophone Studies (BA)
French Language and Linguistics (BA)
? Italian (BA/minor)
? Spanish (BA/minor)
<b> Sociology (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Theatre </b>
Tracks in:
Acting/Directing Emphasis (BA)
Dance (BA)
Design/Technical (BA)
Minor in:
Theatre
<b> Translation Studies (minor) </b>
<b> Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Writing Studies (minor) </b>
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
<b> COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS </b>
<b> Education (minor) </b>
<b> Human Development (BS) </b>
Minor in:
Immigration Studies
<b> Social Work (BSW) </b>
<b> DECKER COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES </b>
<b> Nursing (BS) </b>
<b> Nursing (RN-BS) </b>
Minor in:
Forensic Health
Health and Wellness Studies
Speech and Hearing Science
<b> SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT </b>
<b> Accounting (BS) </b>
<b> Business Administration (BS) </b>
Concentrations in:
Business Analytics
Consulting and Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Quantitative Finance
Supply Chain Management
<b> THOMAS J. WATSON COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE </b>
<b> Biomedical Engineering (BS) </b>
Concentrations in:
Biomaterials and Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology
Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation
Computational Biosystems
Pre-med
<b> Computer Engineering (BS) </b>
<b> Computer Science (BS) </b>
<b> Electrical Engineering (BS) </b>
<b> Industrial and Systems Engineering (BS) </b>
<b> Mechanical Engineering (BS) </b>
Minors:
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science
General Engineering
Sustainable Engineering
Academic Programs:
<a href="https://www.binghamton.edu/admissions/academics/index.html">https://www.binghamton.edu/admissions/academics/index.html</a>
05. Campus Life
Location
Binghamton's 930-acre campus is located in the Southern Tier of New York state, an area known for its river valleys and gentle mountains. There is a 190-acre nature preserve on campus. The city of Binghamton is a safe, friendly and affordable community that is easily accessible by bus, car and plane. Binghamton is conveniently located it's only a three-hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia, five-hours from Washington, DC, Toronto and Boston.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Our cutting-edge facilities include a five-building science complex with a multi-climate greenhouse and our Innovative Technologies Complex with modular labs, clinical research space and a start-up suite for new companies.
A $60 million anonymous gift recently funded a new state-of-the-art Division I Baseball Stadium Complex. The 84,000 square-foot facility includes a new stadium, clubhouse and indoor training facility and will help the University continue to recruit top high-school athletes.
Binghamton's 10,000-square-foot cutting-edge campus fitness center offers a wide range of exercise options in addition to cardio and weightlifting.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Downtown Binghamton is just a short bus ride away and buses are free with student ID.
Students enjoy going to the many unique and independently owned restaurants — from casual to fine dining, Indian or Thai, there's something for every palate. In the fall and spring, local restaurants host Restaurant Week, a week of discounted meals where some of the profits are donated to a local charity.
Binghamton also hosts the LUMA Projection Arts Festival every fall, which is the country's premiere projection mapping festival that uses the city's historic buildings as a canvas. Founded by a Binghamton alumnus, this mega-event draws a crowd of nearly 40,000.
Binghamton has several museums, and every month a First Friday art walk highlights art in local shops, galleries and restaurants.
Sports fans can attend a Binghamton Rumble Ponies game, the New York Mets Double-A Affiliate team.
What students say:
The "excellent student board" organizes tons of events throughout the week and is "keen on getting the students...involved and [making] a difference." The university's 450+ organizations carry various roles "from community service to professionalism," and it has "almost any kind of club out there," from club sports to the hula hoop club to L.O.C.K.S. (Ladies Owning their Curls Kinks and Straights). The school's residential college system is modeled after the one at Oxford University, with students living in six different communities, each with its own personality. The living communities "really help break it up and make it feel smaller," and "there are a lot of study spaces and a lot of places to spend time." Though academics take priority, when students do leave their books, "Binghamton offers so many activities to do on campus that it is hard to ever be bored."
The town of Vestal is small and quiet, and there is a 190-acre nature preserve on campus that is frequently hiked by students. The nearby city and communities of greater Binghamton are constantly improving: "Change happens all of the time and the students are getting ready for it." People here do like to party on the weekends, and "going out into downtown Binghamton on Friday and Saturday nights to hit up the bars is popular." For those who prefer to keep it more low-key, the University Union always has "games, arts and crafts, free bowling (with free shoe rentals), ping pong (you do have to rent the paddles if you don't bring your own), billiards, and movie rentals," and there are often performances or movies shown on campus.
86%
Students
40%
First-Year Students
86%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
06. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
373
Number of Honor Societies
28
Number of Social Sororities
17
Number of Religious Organizations
14
Join a fraternity
16%
Join a sorority
16%
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division I
Participate in intramural sports
21%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
3%
Men's Sports (Bearcats)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Bearcats)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
08. Student Services
Day Care
Health
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Cornell University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Cornell University
Sustainability
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
31%
Green rating
94/99
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
School Developed Bicycle Plan
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Apple
Dell
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admissions PO Box 6001 Binghamton, NY 13902-6001
visit@binghamton.edu
607-777-2171
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Schedule varies
Consult online
607-777-2171
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
2 hours
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Arrangements
Not applicable
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Athletic Dept phone 607-777-4255 and visit www.bubearcats.com for list of coaches
Advance Notice
Other
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Varies
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Greyhound, Chenango Valley, and Short Line buses serve the area. Buses, taxis, and limousines provide service from the bus terminals to campus. Off Campus College Transport provides free bus service for students throughout the area. Contact Broome Transit (607-778-1692) for information about the county bus, which students can ride by showing their campus ID. Binghamton Regional Airport (607-763-4471) is 7 miles from campus. Taxi and airport limousine service is available to campus.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations closest to Binghamton University include: Quality Inn & Suites (4105 Vestal Pkwy. E., Vestal, 607-729-6371, 800-424-6423); Homewood Suites (3603 Vestal Pkwy. E., Vestal, 607-296-4800); Courtyard Marriott (3801 Vestal Parkway East, 607-644-1000); Hampton Inn (3708 Vestal Pkwy., Vestal, 607-797-5000); Holiday Inn Express & Suites (3615 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal, 607-348-0088); Comfort Suites (3401 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal, 607-766-0600); and Residence Inn by Marriott (4610 Vestal Pkwy. E., Vestal; 607-770-8500). About 10 to 20 minutes from campus are: Best Western of Johnson City (569 Harry L Drive, Johnson City, 607-729-9194); Comfort Inn (1000 Front Street, 607-724-3297, 877-424-6423); and Fairfield Inn by Marriott (864 Front Street, 607-651-1000, 800-228-2800).
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11. Career Services & Jobs
What students say
Binghamton University works hard to promote what it calls “The Binghamton Impact,” a bevy of experiences including research and career prep. It also puts money where its mouth is, with funding opportunities, like the $3,500 University Scholars Award that supports internships, studying abroad, and creative development: “As much experience as possible in order to prepare [us] for life after graduation.” The school’s Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development, established in 2014, remains on the cutting edge, offering students “innovative programming,” the hireBING recruiting platform, both virtual and in-person meetings with some of the more than 147,000 alumni around the world , and a digital library of vital career tools. Students find that “employers rave about the school, especially if you are applying to jobs in New York City or Long Island” and according to PayScale.com’s reporting, the median early-career salaries for Binghamton graduates, roughly 36% of whom go into STEM fields, is $65,200.
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship
ROI & Outcomes Information from PayScale
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$73,400
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$136,600
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$76,900
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$143,200
Percent High Job Meaning
44%
Percent STEM
37%
12. Majors
01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
- African-American/Black Studies.
- Asian Studies/Civilization.
- Asian-American Studies.
- East Asian Studies.
- Latin American Studies.
- South Asian Studies.
02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biochemistry.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
- Neuroscience.
03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Actuarial Science.
- Business Administration and Management, General.
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
- Finance, General.
- International Business/Trade/Commerce.
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
- Management Information Systems, General.
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
- Computer Science.
05 ENGINEERING.
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
- Computer Engineering, General.
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering, General.
- Industrial Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering.
06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- Creative Writing.
- English Language and Literature, General.
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
07 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other.
08 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- Arabic Language and Literature.
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
- Comparative Literature.
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
- French Language and Literature.
- German Language and Literature.
- Hebrew Language and Literature.
- Italian Language and Literature.
- Latin Language and Literature.
- Linguistics.
- Spanish Language and Literature.
09 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
- Pre-Dentistry Studies.
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
- Pre-Optometry Studies.
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
10 HISTORY.
- History, General.
11 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
- Pre-Law Studies.
12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics, General.
13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
14 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
- Environmental Studies.
15 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
- Jewish/Judaic Studies.
- Philosophy.
16 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
- Chemistry, General.
- Geology/Earth Science, General.
- Physics, General.
17 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology.
- Psychology, General.
18 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Anthropology.
- Applied Economics.
- Economics, General.
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
- Geography.
- International Relations and Affairs.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Social Sciences, General.
- Sociology.
19 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
- Art/Art Studies, General.
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
- Directing and Theatrical Production.
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
- Music Performance, General.
- Music, General.
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
13. Tuition & Cost
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Application DeadlinesMay 1
Notification DateJan 31
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
Binghamton University is one of the best investments students can make. As a public university, our mission is to provide access and affordability to high-quality students. Binghamton is #1 in value and one of only 10 Best Buy public universities in the nation (Fiske, 2019). Students receive a rigorous education and the ability to graduate with less debt than the national average, allowing them to more easily begin a career or attend graduate school after earning their bachelor's degrees.
Domestic and international students of exceptional achievement may be selected upon admission to Binghamton for one of three types of significant four-year scholarship commitments: President's Scholarship, Provost's Scholarship and Dean's Scholarship. There is no application process; awards are competitive and vary in amount.
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,448
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,579
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,705
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
51%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$26,716
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$10,114
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
No-Need-Based
01 - Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - Federal Nursing Loans
03 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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Read More01. Overview
From the School
At Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), students are driven — driven to learn, to question the status quo, to explore, create and innovate. Binghamton is the #1 public university in New York and #52 in the U.S., (Forbes, 2024) and the #4 best value college in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2025). For a quarter of a century, Binghamton has been ranked a Top 50 public university by U.S. News & World Report.
With 18,000+ graduate and undergraduate students, six schools and 130+ academic programs, Binghamton makes it possible to set your aspirations in motion through powerful academics, innovative opportunities and engaged students. Binghamton combines the atmosphere of a mid-sized institution with the resources of a large research university. There are several exclusive honors programs as well as research opportunities for students in every major.
Binghamton is located in upstate New York on a campus nestled in picturesque rolling hills yet just a few hours from major urban centers such as New York City, Boston and Toronto. Downtown Binghamton is minutes away and offers a safe, friendly, suburban community to discover and explore the arts, local restaurants and professional sports. We're also a few miles away from many state and county parks, where you can enjoy outdoor activities year-round.
Our six residential communities are where you'll make friends in a supportive, strong mini-community within the larger University. Each community has its own dining hall, personality and traditions.
With 21 NCAA Division I teams, numerous club sports and intramural teams, plus 450+ student-led organizations and clubs, there's never a dull moment!
An award-winning career development center gives Binghamton graduates a significant advantage in their future endeavors. More than 1,800 employers recruit Binghamton students every year including Microsoft, Google, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Disney, Tata, Samsung and many others.
We go above and beyond? together. Psychologist or economist, biologist or engineer, you'll become everything but ordinary, and graduate prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow and make a positive difference in the world.
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02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Admissions
From the School:
Binghamton accepts The Common Applications and the SUNY Application. Binghamton is committed to reducing barriers to access. Binghamton will not require standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) for spring 2023, fall 2023 and spring 2024. Binghamton is committed to reducing barriers to access.
Applicants
49,519
Acceptance Rate
38%
Average HS GPA
3.90
Deadlines
Early Action
November 1
Regular
April 1
GPA Breakdown
71%
4.0
14%
3.75 - 3.99
9%
3.50 - 3.74
4%
3.25 - 3.49
1%
3.00 - 3.24
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
660 - 730
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
670 - 760
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1350 - 1410
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
30 - 33
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Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
05. Academics
From the School
Binghamton students are constantly immersed in new challenges, new ideas and new courses — robotics to cinema, sustainable energy to social justice. Our academic offerings encompass 130+ majors, minors, certificates, concentrations, emphases, tracks and specializations. From bachelor's and master's degrees to doctorates, we offer what you need to succeed in today's constantly changing, information-driven world.
Binghamton University offers honors in nearly every major and a host of honor societies. We also have several exclusive honors programs that are by invite only.
https://www.binghamton.edu/admissions/academics/index.html
What students say
As one of the central institutions in one of the country's strongest public university systems, Binghamton University upholds rigorous academic, cultural, and engagement standards. The research university's six schools are spread across 930 acres of the beautiful upstate Susquehanna Valley. The nursing, business, and engineering schools are three standouts, but no matter what course a student chooses to study, you're sure to get the "best bang for your buck." Binghamton's multi-disciplinary education "prepares you not only for your career, but for the rest of your life," by instilling students with leadership, academic and social skills, and "employers rave about the school, especially if you are applying to jobs in New York City or on Long Island." In essence, "Binghamton is all about giving students many options to do what they want," and the career services office is an excellent complement to that; fellow students and alums are also "very willing to give out information that will benefit others, such as an internship or winter program."
Faculty members here are "dedicated and willing to invest in the university," and hold regular office hours, though students "have so many places to go if they are not available." As students get into their major-specific courses, "there is more discussion and less lecturing." Professors are "supportive, reasonable, accessible, clear and fair," and "as long as you are genuinely interested in the subject and willing to put in the work, you will succeed." High-quality research endeavors are available to all (especially those in the sciences), through programs like First-year Research Immersion, which provides first-year students with a three semester-long research experience in sciences, engineering, and public health. The Source Project provides similar research experiences for students in the humanities and social sciences.
Student/Faculty
18 : 1
Total Faculty
1,171
Terminal Degree
958
Gender to Class Inforamtion
Men
614
Women
557
Minority
316
International
88
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Transfer Associate
Majors and Degrees Offered
<b> Harpur College of Arts and Sciences </b>
<b> Africana Studies (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Anthropology </b>
Tracks in:
Anthropological Perspectives (BA)
General Anthropology (BA)
Anthropology (BS)
Minors in:
Archaeology?
Biological Anthropology
General Anthropology
Linguistic Anthropology
Sociocultural Anthropology
<b> Art and Design </b>
Tracks in:
Drawing (BA, BFA)
Graphic Design (BA, BFA)
Painting (BA, BFA)
Photography (BA)
Printmaking (BA, BFA)
Sculpture (BA, BFA)
Minor in:
Art Studio
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
<b> Art History </b>
Tracks in:
Architecture and Urban History (BA)
Art History (BA)
Minor in:
Art History
<b> Asian and Asian American Studies </b>
Majors in:
Asian and Asian American Studies
Tracks in:
Asian American and Diaspora Studies Track (BA)
Asian Comparative Track (BA)
Chinese Studies (BA)
Japanese Studies (BA)
Korean Studies (BA)
Minors in:
Asian and Asian American Studies
Chinese Studies
Japanese Studies
Korean Studies
<b> Biochemistry (BS) </b>
<b> Biological Sciences (BA/BS/minor) </b>
<b> Chemistry </b>
Tracks in:
Chemistry (BA, BS/ACS Certified)
Biological Chemistry (BS)
Materials Chemistry (BS)
Minor in:
Chemistry
<b> Cinema (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Comparative Literature (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Economics </b>
Tracks in:
Economics (BA)
Economics (BS)
Economic Analysis (BS)
Economic Policy Analysis (BS)
Financial Economics (BS)
Minor in:
Economics
<b> English, General Literature and Rhetoric </b>
Tracks in:
Creative Writing (BA)
Rhetoric (BA)
English (BA)
<b> Environmental Science (BS) </b>
Tracks in:
??Earth Systems Specialization
??Economic Systems Specialization
??Ecosystems Specialization
<b> ?Environmental Studies (BA/minor)? </b>
?Tracks in:
??Earth Systems Specialization
??Economic Systems Specialization
??Ecosystems Specialization
??Sustainable Systems Specialization
<b> Evolutionary Studies (minor) </b>
<b> Geography </b>
Tracks in:
Computer Applications in Human-Environmental Analysis (BA)
Environmental and Resource Management (BA)
General Geography (BA)
Urban and Regional Planning (BA)
Urban: Economic/Retailing Emphasis (BA)
Minors in:
Environmental Resource Management
General Geography
Geographical Information Systems
Immigration/Migration Geography
Physical Geography
Urban Planning
<b> Geological Sciences </b>
Majors in:
Geological Sciences
Tracks in:
Geological Sciences (BA)
Environmental Geology (BS)
Geology (BS)
Geophysics (BS)
Minors in:
??Geochemistry
??Geology
??Geophysics
<b> German and Russian Studies </b>
Majors in:
German Studies (BA)
Russian Studies
Tracks in:
Russian Area Studies (BA)
Russian Literary and Cultural Studies (BA)? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Minors in:
German Studies
Russian Studies
<b> Global Studies (minor) </b>
<b> History </b>
Major in:
History (BA)
Minors in:
History
History of Science, Technology and Medicine
<b> Individualized Major Program </b>
Tracks in:
Humanities (BA)
Science/Math (BA)
Social Science (BA)
<b> Human Rights (minor) </b>
<b> Integrative Neuroscience (BS) </b>
<b> Judaic Studies </b>
Majors in:
Hebrew Studies (BA)
Judaic Studies (BA)
Minors in:
Hebrew
Israel Studies
Judaic Studies
<b> Latin American and Caribbean Studies (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Linguistics (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Mathematical Sciences </b>
Tracks in:
Actuarial Science (BA, BS)
Mathematics (BA, BS)
Statistics
Minor in:
Mathematics
<b> Medieval and Early Modern Studies (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Middle East and North African Studies (MENA) (minor) </b>
<b> Middle Eastern and Ancient Mediterranean Studies </b>
Majors in:
Arabic Studies (BA)
Classical Civilization (BA)
Greek and Latin (BA)
Latin (BA)
Minors in:
Ancient Greek
Arabic
Classical Civilization
Latin
<b> Music (BA/MusB/minor) </b>
<b> Philosophy (BA) </b>
<b> Philosophy, Politics and Law (BA) </b>
<b> Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy </b>
Tracks in:
Physics (BA)
Applied Physics (BS)
Mathematical Physics (BS)
Minor in:
??Physics
<b> Political Science (BA) </b>
<b> Pre-Health/Med/Pharmacy (advising track) </b>
<b> Pre-Law (advising track) </b>
<b> Psychology </b>
Tracks in:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (BA)
Foundations in Psychology (BA)
Psychology (BA)
<b> Religious Studies (minor) </b>
<b> Romance Languages and Literatures </b>
Majors in:
??French (BA/minor)
Tracks in:
French and Francophone Studies (BA)
French Language and Linguistics (BA)
? Italian (BA/minor)
? Spanish (BA/minor)
<b> Sociology (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Theatre </b>
Tracks in:
Acting/Directing Emphasis (BA)
Dance (BA)
Design/Technical (BA)
Minor in:
Theatre
<b> Translation Studies (minor) </b>
<b> Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (BA/minor) </b>
<b> Writing Studies (minor) </b>
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
<b> COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS </b>
<b> Education (minor) </b>
<b> Human Development (BS) </b>
Minor in:
Immigration Studies
<b> Social Work (BSW) </b>
<b> DECKER COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES </b>
<b> Nursing (BS) </b>
<b> Nursing (RN-BS) </b>
Minor in:
Forensic Health
Health and Wellness Studies
Speech and Hearing Science
<b> SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT </b>
<b> Accounting (BS) </b>
<b> Business Administration (BS) </b>
Concentrations in:
Business Analytics
Consulting and Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Quantitative Finance
Supply Chain Management
<b> THOMAS J. WATSON COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE </b>
<b> Biomedical Engineering (BS) </b>
Concentrations in:
Biomaterials and Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology
Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation
Computational Biosystems
Pre-med
<b> Computer Engineering (BS) </b>
<b> Computer Science (BS) </b>
<b> Electrical Engineering (BS) </b>
<b> Industrial and Systems Engineering (BS) </b>
<b> Mechanical Engineering (BS) </b>
Minors:
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science
General Engineering
Sustainable Engineering
Academic Programs:
<a href="https://www.binghamton.edu/admissions/academics/index.html">https://www.binghamton.edu/admissions/academics/index.html</a>
Prominent Alumni
Thomas Secunda
Founding partner & CTO of Bloomberg LP
Hakeem Jeffries
US Congressman, 8th Congressional District
David Zaslav
President and CEO of Discovery Communications
Sunny Hostin
co-host of The View and senior legal correspondent for ABC News
Steven Canals
screenwriter/producer, co-creator/producer of Pose
Bill T. Jones
choreographer, director, author, dancer
Karthik Sivakumar
Indian actor
06. Student Body
From The School
Binghamton received more than 40,000 first-year applications for 3,000 spots for fall 2022. With a high-school GPA range of 93-98 (3.73.9), our students stack up among the best in the nation. Not only is the Binghamton student body high achieving, but it also contains a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation collegegoers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through innovations in technology, insight and intellectual exploration.
Binghamton students are involved and passionate about healthy living. We have 21 NCAA Division I sports teams, 3,000 students play on at least one intramural sports team, and 450+ student-run clubs and organizations thrive on campus.
What students say:
A high proportion of students are from Long Island or Westchester, but they do report "a surprising amount of diversity" on campus, and students are "happy to step outside of their comfort zones and learn about different cultures." The majority of students "worked hard to afford school and to get into a school as intense as Binghamton" and there is "a very friendly and homey atmosphere at the school." This "extremely loving and generous" group is "multi-disciplined" and "involved in many organizations, leadership roles, jobs, internships, or research."
Gender
53% female47% male
Out of State
9% are out
of state91% are
in-state
of state91% are
in-state
Students
98% are
full time2% are
part time
full time2% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
14,408
Foreign Countries Represented
91
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.03%
Asian
18.39%
Black
4.92%
Hispanic
13.43%
Caucasian
52.74%
Unknown
2.43%
International
3.95%
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
08. Campus Life
Location
Binghamton's 930-acre campus is located in the Southern Tier of New York state, an area known for its river valleys and gentle mountains. There is a 190-acre nature preserve on campus. The city of Binghamton is a safe, friendly and affordable community that is easily accessible by bus, car and plane. Binghamton is conveniently located it's only a three-hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia, five-hours from Washington, DC, Toronto and Boston.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Our cutting-edge facilities include a five-building science complex with a multi-climate greenhouse and our Innovative Technologies Complex with modular labs, clinical research space and a start-up suite for new companies.
A $60 million anonymous gift recently funded a new state-of-the-art Division I Baseball Stadium Complex. The 84,000 square-foot facility includes a new stadium, clubhouse and indoor training facility and will help the University continue to recruit top high-school athletes.
Binghamton's 10,000-square-foot cutting-edge campus fitness center offers a wide range of exercise options in addition to cardio and weightlifting.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Downtown Binghamton is just a short bus ride away and buses are free with student ID.
Students enjoy going to the many unique and independently owned restaurants — from casual to fine dining, Indian or Thai, there's something for every palate. In the fall and spring, local restaurants host Restaurant Week, a week of discounted meals where some of the profits are donated to a local charity.
Binghamton also hosts the LUMA Projection Arts Festival every fall, which is the country's premiere projection mapping festival that uses the city's historic buildings as a canvas. Founded by a Binghamton alumnus, this mega-event draws a crowd of nearly 40,000.
Binghamton has several museums, and every month a First Friday art walk highlights art in local shops, galleries and restaurants.
Sports fans can attend a Binghamton Rumble Ponies game, the New York Mets Double-A Affiliate team.
What students say:
The "excellent student board" organizes tons of events throughout the week and is "keen on getting the students...involved and [making] a difference." The university's 450+ organizations carry various roles "from community service to professionalism," and it has "almost any kind of club out there," from club sports to the hula hoop club to L.O.C.K.S. (Ladies Owning their Curls Kinks and Straights). The school's residential college system is modeled after the one at Oxford University, with students living in six different communities, each with its own personality. The living communities "really help break it up and make it feel smaller," and "there are a lot of study spaces and a lot of places to spend time." Though academics take priority, when students do leave their books, "Binghamton offers so many activities to do on campus that it is hard to ever be bored."
The town of Vestal is small and quiet, and there is a 190-acre nature preserve on campus that is frequently hiked by students. The nearby city and communities of greater Binghamton are constantly improving: "Change happens all of the time and the students are getting ready for it." People here do like to party on the weekends, and "going out into downtown Binghamton on Friday and Saturday nights to hit up the bars is popular." For those who prefer to keep it more low-key, the University Union always has "games, arts and crafts, free bowling (with free shoe rentals), ping pong (you do have to rent the paddles if you don't bring your own), billiards, and movie rentals," and there are often performances or movies shown on campus.
86%
Students
40%
First-Year Students
86%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Most Popular Places On Campus
Union (The MarketPlace, Late Nite Binghamton, bookstore)
FitSpace
Events Center (concerts, basketball, special events)
Indoor/Outdoor Performing Arts Center
Nature Preserve
Art Museum &Gallery, Nature Preserve, Soccer under-the-lights, Sculpture Foundry, Libraries, Greenhouse,Modern residence Halls
Most Popular Places Off Campus
First Friday, downtown Binghamton
Binghamton Mets Stadium
Roberson Museum and Science Center
Town Square Mall and University Plaza
Wegmans bus trips
Binghamton is the carousel capital of the world. Some other highlights include Tri Cities Opera/Binghamton Philharmonic, Spiedi Fest/Balloon Rally, Ross Park Zoo, Riverwalk, Broome County Arena (Binghamton Senators hockey, big name concerts and entertainment), Binghamton's Rec Park.
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admissions PO Box 6001 Binghamton, NY 13902-6001
visit@binghamton.edu
607-777-2171
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Schedule varies
Consult online
607-777-2171
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
2 hours
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Arrangements
Not applicable
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Athletic Dept phone 607-777-4255 and visit www.bubearcats.com for list of coaches
Advance Notice
Other
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Varies
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Greyhound, Chenango Valley, and Short Line buses serve the area. Buses, taxis, and limousines provide service from the bus terminals to campus. Off Campus College Transport provides free bus service for students throughout the area. Contact Broome Transit (607-778-1692) for information about the county bus, which students can ride by showing their campus ID. Binghamton Regional Airport (607-763-4471) is 7 miles from campus. Taxi and airport limousine service is available to campus.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations closest to Binghamton University include: Quality Inn & Suites (4105 Vestal Pkwy. E., Vestal, 607-729-6371, 800-424-6423); Homewood Suites (3603 Vestal Pkwy. E., Vestal, 607-296-4800); Courtyard Marriott (3801 Vestal Parkway East, 607-644-1000); Hampton Inn (3708 Vestal Pkwy., Vestal, 607-797-5000); Holiday Inn Express & Suites (3615 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal, 607-348-0088); Comfort Suites (3401 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal, 607-766-0600); and Residence Inn by Marriott (4610 Vestal Pkwy. E., Vestal; 607-770-8500). About 10 to 20 minutes from campus are: Best Western of Johnson City (569 Harry L Drive, Johnson City, 607-729-9194); Comfort Inn (1000 Front Street, 607-724-3297, 877-424-6423); and Fairfield Inn by Marriott (864 Front Street, 607-651-1000, 800-228-2800).
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10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division I
Participate in intramural sports
21%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
3%
Men's Sports (Bearcats)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Bearcats)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
11. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
373
Number of Honor Societies
28
Number of Social Sororities
17
Number of Religious Organizations
14
Join a fraternity
16%
Join a sorority
16%
12. Student Services
Day Care
Health
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Cornell University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Cornell University
Sustainability
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
31%
Green rating
94/99
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
School Developed Bicycle Plan
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Apple
Dell
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Application DeadlinesMay 1
Notification DateJan 31
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
Binghamton University is one of the best investments students can make. As a public university, our mission is to provide access and affordability to high-quality students. Binghamton is #1 in value and one of only 10 Best Buy public universities in the nation (Fiske, 2019). Students receive a rigorous education and the ability to graduate with less debt than the national average, allowing them to more easily begin a career or attend graduate school after earning their bachelor's degrees.
Domestic and international students of exceptional achievement may be selected upon admission to Binghamton for one of three types of significant four-year scholarship commitments: President's Scholarship, Provost's Scholarship and Dean's Scholarship. There is no application process; awards are competitive and vary in amount.
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,448
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,579
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,705
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
51%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$26,716
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$10,114
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
No-Need-Based
01 - Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - Federal Nursing Loans
03 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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14. Career Services & Jobs
What students say
Binghamton University works hard to promote what it calls “The Binghamton Impact,” a bevy of experiences including research and career prep. It also puts money where its mouth is, with funding opportunities, like the $3,500 University Scholars Award that supports internships, studying abroad, and creative development: “As much experience as possible in order to prepare [us] for life after graduation.” The school’s Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development, established in 2014, remains on the cutting edge, offering students “innovative programming,” the hireBING recruiting platform, both virtual and in-person meetings with some of the more than 147,000 alumni around the world , and a digital library of vital career tools. Students find that “employers rave about the school, especially if you are applying to jobs in New York City or Long Island” and according to PayScale.com’s reporting, the median early-career salaries for Binghamton graduates, roughly 36% of whom go into STEM fields, is $65,200.
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship
ROI & Outcomes Information from PayScale
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$73,400
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$136,600
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$76,900
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$143,200
Percent High Job Meaning
44%
Percent STEM
37%
15. Majors
01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
- African-American/Black Studies.
- Asian Studies/Civilization.
- Asian-American Studies.
- East Asian Studies.
- Latin American Studies.
- South Asian Studies.
02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biochemistry.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
- Neuroscience.
03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Actuarial Science.
- Business Administration and Management, General.
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
- Finance, General.
- International Business/Trade/Commerce.
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
- Management Information Systems, General.
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
- Computer Science.
05 ENGINEERING.
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
- Computer Engineering, General.
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering, General.
- Industrial Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering.
06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- Creative Writing.
- English Language and Literature, General.
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
07 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other.
08 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- Arabic Language and Literature.
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
- Comparative Literature.
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
- French Language and Literature.
- German Language and Literature.
- Hebrew Language and Literature.
- Italian Language and Literature.
- Latin Language and Literature.
- Linguistics.
- Spanish Language and Literature.
09 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
- Pre-Dentistry Studies.
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
- Pre-Optometry Studies.
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
10 HISTORY.
- History, General.
11 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
- Pre-Law Studies.
12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics, General.
13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
14 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
- Environmental Studies.
15 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
- Jewish/Judaic Studies.
- Philosophy.
16 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
- Chemistry, General.
- Geology/Earth Science, General.
- Physics, General.
17 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology.
- Psychology, General.
18 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Anthropology.
- Applied Economics.
- Economics, General.
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
- Geography.
- International Relations and Affairs.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Social Sciences, General.
- Sociology.
19 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
- Art/Art Studies, General.
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
- Directing and Theatrical Production.
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
- Music Performance, General.
- Music, General.
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.