Overview
Binghamton University is a 4-year research institution located in the rolling hills of New York's Southern Tier. With over 130 academic programs, honors opportunities for every major, 21 Division I sports teams and more, it is no surprise that Binghamton is recognized by Forbes as a top 10 Public Ivy, renowned for "producing smart, driven graduates craved by employers of all types” (Forbes, 2024). Our campus community is composed of over 15,000 individuals from more than 120 countries, each bringing a particular vision and set of talents to create a unique perspective.
Acceptance Rate:
38%
Average Net Price:
$19,061
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
30
Average SAT Composite
1370
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,567 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $30,447 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $18,809 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
74%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
27%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,832
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,950
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,652
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
47%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5037
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,950
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$77,423,968
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$16,360,241
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
48%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,637
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Students receiving federal loans
48%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,350
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,977
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
49513
Students Applied
43%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
763
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | April 1 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
9%
Submitting ACT
47%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 30
Average SAT Composite: 1370
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
18,456
Total Number of Undergrads
14,409
0
100
75%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
84%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
115
Faculty Overview
0
100
83%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
44
Countries Represented
46
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
25%
Student Organizations
373
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
42%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
43%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bearcats
School Colors
green and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
245
Total Female Athletes
190
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
12
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Binghamton University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$68,100
Top 5 Cities
New York
Ithaca
Washington
Boston
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
Binghamton University
IBM
EY
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
PwC
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Engineering
Healthcare Services
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,500
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
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