Binghamton University

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About Binghamton University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Binghamton University is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Vestal, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,669, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 39%. The university offers 70 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 82%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,070, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $28,970.

Vestal, NY

$7,070

Avg in-state
tuition

$28,970

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

39%

Acceptance Rate

89.5%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

82%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile31-34

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1320-1490

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

19k

Students enrolled

10%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

40%

Unknown

2%

Black

4%

Hispanic

11%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

15%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

24% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

24%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

1,823

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$7,070$28,970
Graduate$11,310$23,790

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,000
On-campus room and board$18,652
On-campus other expenses$750
Off-campus (not with family) room and board$18,294
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses$750
Off-campus (with family) other expenses$1,395

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$27,472$49,372
Off-campus without family$27,114$49,014
Off-campus with family$9,465$31,365

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

27%

State Grant Aid

47%

Institution Grant Aid

55%

Pell Grant

24%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,950
State Grant Aid$5,037
Institution Grant Aid$4,652
Pell Grant Aid$5,784

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debtafter graduation

$48k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Programs.
11History.
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
15Natural Resources And Conservation.
16Philosophy And Religious Studies.
17Physical Sciences.
18Psychology.
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
20Social Sciences.
21Visual And Performing Arts.
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