Binghamton University

Binghamton, New York
4-year Public university
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Overview

Binghamton University-SUNY is a public institution established in 1946 with suburban setting located at Binghamton. It is ranked 73 in National Universities in 2024 edition. It practices semester based academic calendar. Freshmen must live in the university only. Its graduate programs include the Department of History, Department of Public Administration and Department of Psychology.

#73 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Binghamton, New York
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1946
Selectivity Moderate
Size Medium
14,402 Undergraduates
Website https://www.binghamton.edu

Learning

19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$47,267
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$18,870
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $10,363
Outstate Tuition Fee $28,203
Room and Board Fees $17,506
$44,075 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

42% (Moderate Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.9 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal
Other Applications Accepted Coalition Application

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Students submit the SAT or ACT

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jan
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
May
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$15,002 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$10,848 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $47,267
50% Students with need received Financial Aid
14.8% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application May 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
President’s Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility Incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on academic achievements
Requirement for maintenance Full-time enrollment and minimum grade-point-averages
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Provost’s Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility Incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on academic achievements
Requirement for maintenance Full-time enrollment and minimum grade-point-averages
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dean’s Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility Incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on academic achievements
Requirement for maintenance Full-time enrollment and minimum grade-point-averages
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Emily A. Nielsen and Orville F. Nielsen, MD Music Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Details Awarded to an incoming freshman or a sophomore student who has demonstrated interest in pursuing music as a major. The student will retain through their senior year as long as they continue to meet the criteria. The recipient should have academic merit or exceptional ability in the field of music performance. The scholarship is renewable through the senior year.
J. Donald Ahearn Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Details Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in The Watson School who is a Broome County resident who demonstrates both academic merit and financial need.
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Students

14,402 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
91% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
75% Students graduate within 6 years