Binghamton University Admission Requirements
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Binghamton University Admission Overview
Binghamton University admission requirements are highly competitive. Last year Binghamton University admitted 38.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 4.0 GPA (A/A+) and SAT 1340-1500 / ACT 30-32. Binghamton University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Binghamton University is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Binghamton University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
High
Admission difficulty for Binghamton University
Acceptance Rate
The Binghamton University acceptance rate is 38.6%. Last year, 20,464 of 53,007 applicants were admitted. That is the 20th lowest acceptance rate in New York and the 155th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Binghamton University and can you get accepted?
Binghamton University is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Binghamton University typically attracts "A/A+" average high school students with an average GPA around 4.0. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Binghamton University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
4.0Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A/A+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 4.0
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Binghamton University typically have around a 4.0 GPA (A/A+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Binghamton University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #1 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 4.0 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Binghamton University Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Binghamton University is test-optional for first-year applicants. SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission. You choose on the Common Application, Coalition Application, or SUNY Application whether Binghamton should include SAT or ACT scores in your review, and that choice cannot be changed after you submit. If you send scores, Binghamton superscores within the SAT or within the ACT and does not require the SAT essay or the ACT writing or science sections. Some joint early assurance programs still require SAT or ACT scores.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.binghamton.edu/admissions/undergraduate/info/test-policy.html
Binghamton University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1340-1500Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
44%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 670
- Math 670
- Composite 1340
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 740
- Math 760
- Composite 1500
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Binghamton University typically score around a 1420 SAT (middle 50% 1340–1500) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 96th percentile nationally. Binghamton University ranks #13 in the state of New York and #88 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1340 to 1500
SAT policy
Binghamton University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1420 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Binghamton University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
30-32Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
9%25th Percentile Scores
- English 30
- Math 27
- Composite 30
75th Percentile Scores
- English 35
- Math 32
- Composite 32
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Binghamton University typically have around a 31 ACT (mid-50 30–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 95th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Binghamton University places #16 among colleges in New York and #106 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 30 to 32
ACT policy
You may apply to Binghamton University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 31.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Binghamton University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 15, 2027Days left to Apply
137Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Binghamton University is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Binghamton University is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 38.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 4.0 GPA (about an A/A+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1340-1500); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196079.
GPA calculator: Binghamton University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026