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Binghamton University
Binghamton University admits a bit under 40% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Binghamton University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Binghamton University occupies suburban Vestal, NY — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $126,183 four years out. 28.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 14,655 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 89.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1320 and 1490 — above the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Binghamton University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Binghamton University received 49,513 applications and admitted 18,683 (37.7%), with 3,095 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1320–1490 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Binghamton University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 660 | 700 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 710 | 760 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 32 | 34 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Binghamton University compares
| Binghamton University | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 38.6% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,567 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $80,596 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Binghamton University: $80,596 median at year ten, versus $60,236 across New York institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $10,567 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $30,447. For non-residents, Binghamton University's $30,447 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 14,655 undergrads, Binghamton University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
81.6% of Binghamton University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 26.8 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $10,567 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Binghamton University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $126,183 |
| Computer Engineering | $117,721 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $115,013 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $109,721 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $108,691 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $106,323 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,397 |
| Industrial Engineering | $95,354 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $94,859 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,650 |
| Mathematics | $82,492 |
| Economics | $81,040 |
| Marketing | $80,825 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $77,478 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,271 |
| Political Science and Government | $73,044 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $72,955 |
| Geography and Cartography | $71,207 |
| Psychology, General | $67,249 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $66,841 |
| Biology, General | $66,816 |
| History | $65,984 |
| Sociology | $64,797 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $64,737 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $64,555 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $62,506 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $60,299 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $58,342 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $55,579 |
| Chemistry | $55,167 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $54,215 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $53,761 |
| Anthropology | $53,460 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $49,366 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $47,945 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $46,579 |
Median earnings for these 36 Binghamton University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $80,596 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 22 additional Binghamton University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Binghamton University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1320–1490 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 38.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Binghamton University's acceptance rate?
37.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 18,683 admitted from 49,513 applicants.
How much does Binghamton University cost?
In-state tuition is $10,567; out-of-state students pay $30,447. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Binghamton University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $80,596 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- Stony Brook University — 49% admitted
- State University of New York at Cortland — 59.8% admitted
- Syracuse University — 45.9% admitted
- Union College — 43.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.