Binghamton University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Vestal, NY
4.2 4 reviews

#24 Best Public Universities in America

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Overview

Total enrollment

18,816

Location Vestal, New York
Website binghamton.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#127

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Vestal, New York, approximately 200 miles northwest of New York City, Binghamton University spans 930 acres across a hillside campus overlooking the Susquehanna River. Founded in 1946 as Triple Cities College before joining the State University of New York system, Binghamton operates as a selective public research institution with particular strengths in engineering, psychology, and its School of Management. The campus features a mix of mid-century modern and contemporary architecture, with most academic buildings concentrated around a central academic spine, while residential communities are situated in distinct living areas that include collegiate-gothic style residence halls and modern apartment complexes. As part of NCAA Division I athletics, Binghamton's Bearcats compete in the America East Conference, with notable programs in tennis and basketball.

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Ratings

Binghamton University is rated within the top 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Binghamton University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1340/1500
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 30/32
GPA 4.0

Acceptance Rate

38.6%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 15.9%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$10,567

Out of State Resident Tuition

$30,447

Breakdown

Tuition $10,567
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $3,497
Room and Board $18,809
Budget for Other Expenses $1,000
Total One Year Cost $34,873

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$64,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

77% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Binghamton University are Social Sciences, Business, and English and Literature. 22% of students major in Social Sciences, 11% in Business, and 9% in English and Literature.