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Binghamton University, SUNY
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  • 4 Year
  • VESTAL, NY

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade C+

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Binghamton is a highly rated public university located in Vestal, New York. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 14,402 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Binghamton acceptance rate is 42%. Popular majors include Psychology, Economics, and Biology. Graduating 83% of students, Binghamton alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $45,300.

About

4400 VESTAL PARKWAY EAST
VESTAL, NY 13850
Branch of
SUNY System
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
America East Conference

Binghamton University, SUNY Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Binghamton Admissions

Acceptance Rate
42%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1340-1510
ACT Range
29-34
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$19,535 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,305 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
80%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
73%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 164 responses
42%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 202 responses
45%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 202 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    100%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
14,402 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 109 responses
  • Long Island
    30%
  • Work hard, play hard
    17%
  • Intelligent
    14%
  • Long Island, Jewish, or Asian
    12%
  • Diligent
    8%
  • Well Mannered
    6%
  • Unique
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 241 responses
Poll
60%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 264 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 151 responses
  • Grows on you
    24%
  • Home
    22%
  • Open Minded
    10%
  • Persistent
    9%
  • Adequate
    9%
  • Make you versatile
    7%
  • Rigorous
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$61,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
83%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
74%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 112 responses

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