Binghamton University, The State University of New York

Binghamton, NY

Binghamton University, The State University of New York

Binghamton, NY

Tuition & Fees

$10,201

$27,791

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
30%
600-699
62%
500-599
7%
400-499
1%
700-800
53%
600-699
41%
500-599
6%
700-800
22%
600-699
58%
500-599
17%
400-499
3%
300-399
0
composite english math
30-36
64%
24-29
34%
18-23
2%
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undergraduateRatios

50%

male

50%

female

1

teacher

19

students

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Selective

40%

acceptance rate

Accepted 15,206
Declined + 22,310
Total Received 37,516
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Public

14,165

undergraduate students

3,959

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

The Experts' Choice: Top-Notch, Reasonable Price
The Experts' Choice: Top-Notch, Reasonable Price
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Alma Maters of Sportscasters
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Integrative Neuroscience
  3. Accounting
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Codes

SAT 2535
ACT 2956

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Location

School Facts

Binghamton University, founded in 1946, is a medium-sized, comprehensive, doctoral-granting university. Its 930-acre campus is located in Binghamton, NY, just three hours from New York City and Philadelphia, PA.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 18,124
Established in 1946
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  APA (American Psychological Association)
•  APHE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
•  TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council)

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Binghamton, NY

930‐acre campus in Binghamton (population: 45,179), 45 miles from Ithaca, 70 miles from Syracuse, and 180 miles from New York City. Served by bus; major airport serves Syracuse; smaller airport serves Broome County (seven miles). School operates transportation to nearby towns. Public transportation serves campus.

Binghamton University, The State University of New York
4400 Vestal Parkway East
Binghamton, NY 13902-6000

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
40%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
38 fraternities 14% of male students
 
18 sororities 11% of female students
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
30%
600-699
62%
500-599
7%
400-499
1%
700-800
53%
600-699
41%
500-599
6%
700-800
22%
600-699
58%
500-599
17%
400-499
3%
300-399
0
composite english math
30-36
64%
24-29
34%
18-23
2%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 15 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

40%

acceptance rate

Accepted 15,206
Declined + 22,310
Total Received 37,516

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Essay
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Admissions Contact

Krista Medionte-Phillips
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 607 777-2171
F: 607 777-4445
admit@binghamton.edu

Financial Aid

69%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$14,458.00

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,070
Room $10,830
Board $5,238
Additional fees $3,131
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $27,269
Average Financial Aid - $14,458
Total with Avg. Aid $12,811

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $20,499,528
State $33,684,669
Institutional $4,751,228
Other external $961,768
Total $59,897,193

Non-need-based

Federal
State $5,125,881
Institutional $3,419,068
Other external $771,254
Total $9,316,203

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
May 1

State aid form
May 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 607 777-2428
F: 607 777-6897
finaid@binghamton.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Patricia Donahue
Director of Financial Aid Operations
finaid@binghamton.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Club Sports - Men's

aikido, badminton, baseball, bowling, Brazilian jujitsu, cheerleading, crew, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, handball, ice hockey, kung fu, lacrosse, outdoors, racquetball, roller hockey, rugby, running, Shotokan karate, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tae kwon do, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, Washin-ryu karate, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

aikido, badminton, basketball, bowling, Brazilian jujitsu, cheerleading, crew, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, handball, ice hockey, kung fu, kickline, lacrosse, outdoors, racquetball, roller hockey, rugby, running, Shotokan karate, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tae kwon do, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, Washin-ryu karate, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, bowling, disc golf, dodgeball, flag football, JUMP nation, international flag dancers, Latin dance team, racquetball, soccer, snowboarding, softball, step team, tennis, volleyball, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Directors

Patrick Elliott (men's)
Athletics Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
America East Conference, America Sky Conference, Big Sky Conference, Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association
Mascot
Baxter the Bearcat
School colors
green and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Africana Studies
Anthropology
Anthropology/Anthropological Perspectives
Anthropology/General
Applied Liberal Studies
Arabic
Art History
Art/Design
Art/Design/Drawing
Art/Design/Graphic Design
Art/Design/Painting
Art/Design/Printmaking
Art/Design/Sculpture
Asian/Asian American Studies
Behavioral Neuroscience
Biochemistry
Biological Science
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences/Cell/Molecular Biology
Biological Sciences/Ecology/Evolution/Behavior
Biomedical Engineering
Business Administration
Chemistry
Chinese Studies
Cinema
Classical Studies/Greek/Latin
Classical/Near Eastern Studies/Classical Civilization
Community Research/Action
Comparative Literature
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Economics
Education/Adolescence
Education/Childhood/Early Childhood
Education/Literacy
Education/Special
Education/Teacher
Educational Studies
Educational Theory/Practice
Electrical Engineering
Engineering/Biomedical
Engineering/Electrical/Computer
Engineering/Industrial
Engineering/Industrial/Systems
Engineering/Mechanical
Engineering/Systems
English
Environmental Studies
Finance
French
French Language/Linguistics
French Language/Literature
Geography
Geological Sciences
German Language/Literature
Health Systems Executive
Hebrew
History
Human Development
Industrial/Systems Engineering
Integrative Neuroscience
Italian
Japanese Studies
Judaic Studies
Korean Studies
Latin American/Caribbean Studies
Latin Language/Literature
Linguistics
Management
Materials Science
Materials Science/Engineering
Math/Science/Actuarial
Mathematical Sciences
Mathematical Sciences/Actuarial Sciences
Mechanical Engineering
Medieval/Early Modern Studies
Music
Music/Opera
Music/Vocal Performance
Nursing
Nursing/Adult-Gerontological
Nursing/Adult-Gerontology
Nursing/Community Health
Nursing/Family Health
Nursing/Family Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing/Family Psychiatric Mental Health
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Philosophy/Politics/Law
Philosophy/Social/Political/Ethical/Legal
Philosophy/Social/Political/Ethical/Legal
Physics
Physics/Mathematical Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Psychology/Applied Behavioral Analysis
Psychology/Behavioral Neuroscience
Psychology/Clinical Science
Psychology/Cognitive/Brain Sciences
Public Administration
Russian Studies/Area Studies
Russian Studies/Literacy/Culture Studies
Social Work
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Spanish
Spanish Language/Literature
Statistics
Student Affairs Administration
Sustainable Communities
Systems Science
Theatre
Translation Studies
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Integrative Neuroscience
  3. Accounting

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

18,124

total students

94%

in-state

6%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

78%

14,165
students

Female
50%
7,116

Male
50%
7,049

22%

3,959
students

Female
49%
1,934

Male
51%
2,025

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

13,845
students

Female
51%
6,989

Male
49%
6,856

3%

320
students

Female
40%
127

Male
60%
193

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
58%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

40%

Transfer applicants accepted

46%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 3.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

82

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

44

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 92
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Turkey
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Oktay Sekercisoy
Senior Director for Global Strategy, Education Abroad and International Partnerships
607 777-6823
international@binghamton.edu

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