Binghamton University, State University of New York
Binghamton University, State University of New York
4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Binghamton, NY 13902
Binghamton University, State University of New York is a public university in NY, founded in 1946, and offers Bachelor’s degrees for undergraduates and Master’s and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 14,333 and the graduate enrollment is 3,815. Binghamton University, State University of New York is a highly selective school, receiving 38,116 applications and accepting 39.8% of applicants. Binghamton University, SUNY’s athletics teams compete at the club, intramural, and varsity levels. Additionally, Binghamton University, SUNY employs 773 full-time instructional staff (94% of whom hold doctorate degrees) and has a 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
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Applicants applying to Binghamton University, SUNY will apply through the Common Application, Coalition Application, or the SUNY Application. Applicants will be required to write one personal statement based on a set of prompts within the application.
Deadlines For Submitting Applications
Early Action Application Deadline
November 1st
Regular Application Deadline
January 15th
ATTENDANCE FACTORS
- Academic GPA - Very Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record - Very Important
- Standardized Test Scores - Very Important
- Extracurricular Activities - Important
- Application Essay - Important
Average Acceptance Rate
39.80%
STUDENT LIFE
Binghamton University, SUNY, despite its name, is based in Vestal, New York, one of its three NY campuses that also includes Binghamton and Johnson City. Lying near the Pennsylvania border, the city is home to about 50,000 people and has a relaxing suburban setting. The 930-acre campus is surrounded by rolling hills that offer a great deal of outdoor recreation, such as camping, climbing, kayaking, and more. The main road nicknamed “The Brain” that houses all facilities and activities connects the campus, making all academics, athletics, and extracurriculars, within easy reach for students. As a result, student life for first-year students boasts the best of all worlds!
Housing
- 40% of students live on campus
- Freshmen required to live on campus
- Guaranteed housing for freshman
Binghamton University, SUNY offers unique living communities, each with its own culture, dining, local government, and traditions. First-year students are required to live on campus. Fortunately, they have a choice of five residential colleges to choose from that feature a wide range of room configurations, like traditional four single rooms, two double rooms, and single (all with common bathrooms) and newer semi-private room styles sharing private bathrooms. Binghamton University has upgraded all halls with new state-of-the-art amenities. All first-year students’ needs are never too far away, whether it’s a place to eat or a faculty or staff member to talk to. The school has purposely designed residence halls to be one-of-a-kind to foster a sense of community and pride among its residents.
Life As A Student
Life on and off-campus as a first-year at Binghamton University, SUNY is far more than just studying, eating, and sleeping. Binghamton students are working hard and extremely devoted to their future. The school maintains a 19-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, meaning students will find that half of their classes have less than 20 students who share the drive to learn and share unique perspectives with their peers. Additionally, Binghamton University sponsors more than 300 student organizations covering a wide spectrum of cultural, professional, and special interests for students to find their place at the university. Binghamton University likewise honors longstanding school traditions such as University Fest and Spring Fling, 2 outdoor celebrations with live music, carnival rides, and food. All in all, Binghamton University, SUNY is invested in empowering students from their first day to graduation to find their passions and strengths to better their campus and world.
TOP MAJORS
Economics
Psychology
Biology
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
Accounting
Nursing
SERVICES
Health and Safety
- 24 hour trained security on campus
- Late night ride/safe escort service available
- Other safety measures include: only main gate open to traffic 12-5am, emergency text system, self-defense workshops
Student Services
- Health Center
- Legal Advice
- Psychological Counseling
- Women's Center
Athletics
Varsity
Varsity
Baseball
Basketball
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Cross-Country Running
Basketball
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Cross-Country Running
Club
Club
Badminton
Baseball
Crew
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Skiing (Downhill)
Swimming and Diving
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Water Polo
Cross-Country Running
Badminton
Crew
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Skiing (Downhill)
Swimming and Diving
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Water Polo
Cross-Country Running
Intramural
Intramural
Bowling
Basketball
Racquetball
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Bowling
Basketball
Racquetball
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
*All costs below are estimates and may differ based on your circumstances.
- Tuition (Out-of-State) - $24,910
- Fees - $3,486
- Books - $1,000
- Housing and Meals (Out-of-State) - $17,228
- Transportation (Out-of-State) - $450
- Personal - $750
- Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State) - $47,824
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP / AFFILIATES
HISTORY
Binghamton University, SUNY, known officially as the State University of New York at Binghamton, was founded in 1946 as “Triple Cities College” to provide local veterans a place to pursue their higher education after returning from World War II. In the early 1940s, Thomas J. Watson, one of IBM’s founders, saw the great potential of the “Triple Cities” area and worked with its local leaders to build a two-year junior college operating as a satellite school of private Syracuse University. Binghamton University, SUNY opened the original school in Endicott, N.Y., on land donated by Watson. Four years later, the State University of New York (SUNY) fully incorporated Triple Cities College and renamed it Harpur College in honor of Binghamton Colonial teacher and pioneer Robert Harpur.
Only two liberal arts schools were part of the New York state system at the time, Harpur College in Binghamton and Champlain College in Plattsburgh. When the latter shut its doors in 1952, its students, faculty, and records were quietly integrated into Harpur. Anticipating future growth, in 1961, the college moved to Vestal, a town next to Binghamton that would remain its present-day location. Harpur College maintained a high level of excellence and non-stop growing enrollment, resulting in the college being selected as one of four doctorate-granting University Centers in the SUNY system. By 1965, the school was officially the State University of New York at Binghamton (also shortened as Binghamton University or SUNY Binghamton) to reflect more clearly its status as an advanced degree-granting institution.
Today, Binghamton University, SUNY is ranked #83 in National Universities by U.S. News Best Colleges. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,333 and a graduate enrollment of 3,200. With a 39.8% acceptance rate, Binghamton University, SUNY is considered a more selective institution. Although it is a public research university, Binghamton University, SUNY is considered a “public Ivy”, providing academic, athletic, and extracurricular experience on par with an Ivy League university. The university’s Intercollegiate Athletics program team, The Binghamton Bearcats, is in the NCAA Division I league with eleven men’s and ten women’s NCAA-sanctioned sports. While Binghamton University, SUNY started as a small liberal arts college, it has continuously developed into the top research university it is today, thanks to its vastly expanded research activities and funding.