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Binghamton University : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

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About Binghamton University

Bordered by a wooded nature preserve, the campus balances serious academics with room to breathe. Binghamton University is known for strong teaching across science, engineering, business, the arts, and public service, with a research bent that lets undergrads get hands-on. Modern labs, studios, a light-filled library, and a busy rec center anchor daily life. And advising, tutoring, plus health and counseling services keep students supported.

Student life runs wide, from cultural orgs and a cappella to theater, media, and spirited club sports. The vibe is collaborative and unpretentious, with plenty of New York energy. Career prep leans practical, with internships nearby and alumni ties downstate. The surrounding community offers affordable living, local eateries, arts venues, and quick access to trails. Traditions include big student-run festivals and late-night programs. Notable alumni include Hakeem Jeffries, Tony Kornheiser, and Paul Reiser.

Key Institutional Details

Contact & Profile

Location
4400 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, New York, 13850, USA
Unit ID
196079

Academic & Institutional

Control
Public institution (funded by state or local government)
Accreditation
MSCHE
Length of Study
Programs under 2 years (e.g. certificate or diploma)
Calendar System
Semester system (two main terms per year)
Award Levels
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master's
Doctorate (R)
Doctorate (P)
Campus Setting
Located in a midsize suburb (outside principal city, 100,000–249,999 population)
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral - R1 (Very High Research)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$10,363
Tuition $7,070 + Fee $3,293
Out-of-State
$29,453
Tuition $26,160 + Fee $3,293
Student Profile
Total Students 18,456
Undergraduate 14,401
Graduate/Other 4,055
Male: 8,871 Female: 9,585
Applications
Total Applicants 49,513
Admitted 18,683
Enrolled 3,095
Acceptance: 37.7% Yield: 16.6%
Staff
Total Staff 3,038
Full-time 2,542
Part-time 496
Full-time: 83.7% Part-time: 16.3%

Academic Programs & Fields of Study

Binghamton University offers 110 degree programs across 22 major academic fields, graduating approximately 5,508 students annually. The most popular fields by graduate volume are Business (10 programs, 830 graduates), Biological Sciences (3 programs, 775 graduates), Social Sciences (9 programs, 599 graduates), Engineering (9 programs, 555 graduates) and Computer & IT (3 programs, 485 graduates). Explore program details, award levels, and graduate demographics below.

Business (10 programs, 830 graduates)
Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Management Science 238
Master's
52.1301
Accounting 184
Bachelor's
Master's
52.0301
Finance, General 135
Bachelor's
52.0801
Management Information Systems 101
Bachelor's
52.1201
Marketing Management 89
Bachelor's
52.1401
Business Administration and Management 66
Bachelor's
Master's
52.0201
Logistics and Supply Chain Management 8
Bachelor's
52.0203
Entrepreneurship Studies 6
Bachelor's
52.0701
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods 2
Doctorate (R)
52.1399
Nonprofit and Organizational Management 1
Post-Master's
52.0206
Biological Sciences (3 programs, 775 graduates)
Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Biomedical Research
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Biology and Biological Sciences 478
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0101
Neuroscience 242
Bachelor's
26.1501
Biochemistry 55
Bachelor's
26.0202
Social Sciences (9 programs, 599 graduates)
Sociology, Anthropology and Political Science Studies
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Economics 221
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
45.0601
Political Science and Government 122
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
45.1001
Applied Economics 97
Bachelor's
45.0602
Sociology 47
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
45.1101
Anthropology 46
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
45.0201
Geographic Information Science and Cartography 23
Bachelor's
Master's
45.0702
Medical Anthropology 21
Master's
45.0203
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 17
Master's
45.0603
International Relations 5
Bachelor's
45.0901
Engineering (9 programs, 555 graduates)
Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Mechanical Engineering 161
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.1901
Industrial Engineering 132
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.3501
Biomedical Engineering 100
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.0501
Electrical and Computer Engineering 51
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.4701
Computer Engineering 48
Bachelor's
14.0901
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 47
Bachelor's
14.1001
Materials Engineering 10
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.1801
General Engineering 3
Master's
Post-Master's
14.0101
Systems Engineering 3
Post-Master's
14.2701
Computer & IT (3 programs, 485 graduates)
Computer Science, Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Computer Science 406
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
11.0701
Information Technology 58
Bachelor's
Master's
11.0103
Information Science 21
Master's
11.0401
Psychology (4 programs, 393 graduates)
Psychological Sciences, Mental Health and Behavioral Studies
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
General Psychology 369
Bachelor's
Master's
42.0101
Clinical Psychology 9
Master's
Doctorate (R)
42.2801
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics 8
Master's
Doctorate (R)
42.2701
Behavioral Neuroscience 7
Master's
Doctorate (R)
42.2706
Health (11 programs, 340 graduates)
Healthcare Professions, Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Registered Nursing 190
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master's
51.3801
Pharmacy 82
Doctorate (P)
51.2001
Family Practice Nursing 39
Master's
Post-Master's
Doctorate (P)
51.3805
Public Health 10
Master's
51.2201
Pharmaceutical Sciences 8
Master's
51.2010
Adult Health Nursing 4
Master's
Post-Master's
51.3803
Occupational Therapy 2
Doctorate (P)
51.2306
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2
Doctorate (P)
51.3810
International Public Health 1
Bachelor's
51.2210
Nursing Science 1
Doctorate (R)
51.3808
Public Health Nursing 1
Post-Master's
51.3811
Interdisciplinary (3 programs, 208 graduates)
Cross-Disciplinary Studies and Integrated Research Programs
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Multi- and Interdisciplinary Studies 179
Bachelor's
30.9999
Systems Science and Theory 25
Master's
Doctorate (R)
30.0601
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 4
Bachelor's
30.1301
Public Services (4 programs, 189 graduates)
Public Administration, Social Work and Community Services
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Social Work 109
Bachelor's
Master's
44.0701
Public Administration 62
Master's
Post-Master's
44.0401
Community Organization and Advocacy 12
Master's
Post-Master's
Doctorate (R)
44.0201
International Policy Analysis 6
Post-Master's
44.0504
English (2 programs, 144 graduates)
English Literature, Creative Writing and Literary Analysis
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
English Language and Literature 108
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
23.0101
Creative Writing 36
Bachelor's
23.1302

Admission Requirements & Test Scores

Comprehensive overview of admission criteria, standardized test score ranges, and application requirements for prospective students at Binghamton University.

Application Requirements

Secondary School GPA
Required
Secondary School Rank
Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School Record
Required
Recommendations
Required
English Proficiency Test (TOEFL)
Required
Personal Statement or Essay
Required
Standardized Test Scores
SAT Scores
The SAT is a standardized college admission test measuring reading, writing, and math skills. Scores range from 400-1600 (combined Evidence-Based Reading & Writing + Math sections).
Composite Score Range
1320 - 1490
25th-75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing 660 - 730
Median: 700
Math 660 - 760
Median: 710
ACT Scores
The ACT is a standardized test for college admissions assessing English, math, reading, and science reasoning. Scores range from 1-36 (composite of all sections).
Composite Score Range
29 - 34
25th-75th percentile
English 29 - 35
Median: 33
Math 27 - 33
Median: 30

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Test score ranges represent the middle 50% of admitted students (25th-75th percentile). Requirements may vary by program.

Tuition, Fees & Estimated Costs

Overview of tuition rates, housing, and other annual education expenses for undergraduate and graduate students

Estimated Total Cost
(In-state)
$30,657
Estimated Total Cost
(Out-state)
$49,747
In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$10,363
Tuition and fees for students residing in-state
Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$29,453
Tuition and fees for non-resident students
Room & Board
$18,294
Housing and meal plan expenses
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Average yearly cost of books and study materials
Other Expenses
$1,000
Miscellaneous personal and institutional expenses
Other Expenses (with family)
$3,745
Estimated cost for students living with family
Graduate In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$13,780
Graduate tuition rates for in-state students
Graduate Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$26,260
Graduate tuition rates for non-resident students

Financial Aid & Student Support

Summary of scholarships, grants, student loans, and financial aid statistics for undergraduate students

22%
FTFT Aid Recipients
Avg. Grant
$10,832
Avg. Loan
$7,637
Avg. Federal Loan
$5,350
Additional
Students with Any Grant
1,886
Students who received any type of grant aid
Students with Any Loan
1,499
Students who received any type of loan-based aid
Students with Federal Grant
848
Students who received a federal grant
Avg. Institutional Grant
$4,652
Average amount of institutional grant awarded

Student Success Metrics

Graduation rates and post-graduation earnings to help assess student outcomes and long-term value of education.

84%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who successfully graduate from the institution
88%
First-Year Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who continue for a second year
Median Earnings Over Time
$53,396 – $113,934
Salary Range (25th–75th Percentile, 10 Years)
$53,396 (25th %) $113,934 (75th %)
*Median Salary After 10 Years: $80,596
Median Salary After 6 Years
$61,621
Average annual earnings of former students six years after starting college.
Median Salary After 10 Years
$80,596
Average annual earnings of former students ten years after starting college.

Loan Burden & Repayment Outcomes

Breakdown of loan repayment rates and student debt levels by income and dependency status.

3-Year Loan Repayment Rate
75.5%
Share of borrowers who repaid loans within 3 years
Repayment Rate (Graduates Only)
80.6%
Repayment rate among students who completed their program
Median Student Loan Debt
$18,500
Median federal loan debt of undergraduate completers at time of graduation.
Repayment by Income
Low 69.1%
Middle 76.7%
High 79.4%
Repayment by Dependency
Dependent 77.4%
Independent 57.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Binghamton University

How much does it cost to attend Binghamton University?

The annual tuition at Binghamton University is $10,363 for in-state students and $29,453 for out-of-state students. When including room and board, books, and other expenses, the total estimated cost is approximately $30,657 for in-state students and $49,747 for out-of-state students. Additional costs include room and board $18,294 and books and supplies $1,000.

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2022-2023 academic year. Tuition and cost estimates are approximate and may not include all fees, personal expenses, or transportation costs.

What academic programs and degree levels does Binghamton University offer?

Binghamton University offers 110 academic programs across 22 major fields of study, with available degree levels: Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional).

Most popular program areas include:

  • Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (10 programs)
  • Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Biomedical Research (3 programs)
  • Sociology, Anthropology and Political Science Studies (9 programs)
  • Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions (9 programs)
  • Computer Science, Information Technology and Cybersecurity (3 programs)

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2023-2024 academic year. Numbers reflect programs where students graduated, not all offered programs.

What is the acceptance rate for Binghamton University?

Binghamton University has an 37.7% acceptance rate and a 16.6% yield rate, making it highly selective.

Admission statistics breakdown:

  • Total applicants: 49,513
  • Students admitted: 18,683
  • Students enrolled: 3,095

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Admission statistics may vary by program and application cycle.

What financial aid and scholarships are available at Binghamton University?

Binghamton University provides financial aid to 22% of first-time, full-time students, with average grants of $10,832 and average loans of $7,637.

Average financial aid amounts by type:

  • Pell grants: $5,777
  • State/Local grants: $5,037
  • Institutional grants: $4,652
  • Federal loans: $5,350

The university supports 1,886 students with grants and 1,499 students with loans annually.

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Financial aid amounts and percentages may vary by program, enrollment status, and individual circumstances.

What is the average salary for Binghamton University graduates?

Binghamton University graduates earn a median salary of $61,621 after 6 years and $80,596 after 10 years.

The salary range 10 years after graduation spans from $53,396 (25th percentile) to $113,934 (75th percentile).

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Salary data reflects graduates who received federal financial aid (approximately 60% of all graduates). Actual earnings may vary significantly based on program, location, and individual circumstances.

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