School Overview
The State University of New York at Binghamton, or Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), or BU, as it’s known to locals, is a public, research university located in the State of New York. BU is one of four university centers in the SUNY system. Originally started as a small, liberal arts college in 1946 to serve the needs of local veterans returning from World War II, the SUNY system has grown into a large, doctoral-granting institution. It currently consists of six colleges and schools, and facilitates over 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Binghamton University is known for the high-quality education it provides to students at an affordable price. It has consistently been ranked in the top 10 best value public colleges by USA Today and has been called a “Public Ivy” by Greenes’ Guide.
General Information
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Admission Office Box 6001 Binghamton, NY 13902-6001 (607) 777-2171 Fax: (607) 777-4445 [email protected] Contact: Cheryl Brown Director of Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 6000 Binghamton, NY 13902-6000 (607) 777-2000 www.binghamton.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 11,821 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,519 Degree-seeking undergrads: 11,760 Graduate enrollment: 3,077 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 40% Percent students who return sophomore year: 90% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Engineering Computer Engineering – General B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Family & Consumer Sciences Human Development/Family Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Arabic B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Medieval/Renaissance Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychobiology/Physiological Psychology B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Binghamton University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (607) 777-2000 |
| Website: | www.binghamton.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.binghamton.edu/admissions/apply |
| Address: | 4400 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY 13850-6000 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 18,124 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 82% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 17,072 (94% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $10,201 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $27,791 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 75% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,398 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Binghamton University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Binghamton University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Education | 3 | 20 | 1 | ||
| Engineering | 1 | 5 | 7 | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 11 | 4 | 3 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Psychology | 4 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Social Sciences | 1 | 8 | 7 | 4 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 23 | 81 | 67 | 32 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Binghamton University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,201 |
| Out-of-state | $27,791 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $13,594 |
| Out-of-state | $25,384 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,180 | 75% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,684 | 58% | $9,398 |
| Student loan aid | 1,447 | 50% | $7,471 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 7,713 | 55% | $8,938 |
| Federal student loans | 6,093 | 43% | $6,618 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Binghamton University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Binghamton University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 37,516 | 17,354 | 20,162 | Percent admitted | 100% | 40% | 41% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 8% | 8% | 7% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Binghamton University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 18,124 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 14,165 |
| Graduate enrollment | 3,959 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Binghamton University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education)
- RN Baccalaureate Degree Programs
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
- Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
- Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
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