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Binghamton University

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Vestal, NY

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Binghamton University, in Vestal, NY, is a public large school, enrolling around 14,655 students. It's moderately selective, admitting about 39% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $126,183/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate39%
SAT range1340–1500
ACT range30–32
Undergrads14,655
Yield (admits who enroll)18%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$30,345
4-year grad rate83%
Median earnings, 10yr out$80,596

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Binghamton University weighs your application

From Binghamton University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankImportant
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans39%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out76%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$77,478/yr
Biology, General$66,816/yr
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$64,737/yr
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$58,342/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$115,013/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$109,721/yr
Accounting and Related Services$106,323/yr
Marketing$80,825/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$76,271/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$126,183/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$117,721/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$99,397/yr
Industrial Engineering$95,354/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$94,859/yr
Mechanical Engineering$89,650/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$64,555/yr
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$49,366/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$62,506/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$66,841/yr
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$54,215/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$108,691/yr
History
History$65,984/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$82,492/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$72,955/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$55,579/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$55,167/yr
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$53,761/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$67,249/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$81,040/yr
Political Science and Government$73,044/yr
Geography and Cartography$71,207/yr
Sociology$64,797/yr
Anthropology$53,460/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$60,299/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$47,945/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$46,579/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity7,562
Typical room charge$11,606
Typical board charge$5,900

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Binghamton University look for in applicants?

Per Binghamton University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Binghamton University's acceptance rate?

Binghamton University in Vestal, NY admits approximately 39% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Binghamton University?

Admitted students at Binghamton University typically score between 1340–1500 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Binghamton University?

Admitted students at Binghamton University typically score between 30–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Binghamton University cost?

Binghamton University's total cost of attendance is reported at $30,345 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Binghamton University?

Binghamton University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Binghamton University require students to live on campus?

No -- Binghamton University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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