Binghamton University
Vestal, New York
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1946Midsize suburbSEVP certified
About
The State University of New York at Binghamton, commonly referred to as Binghamton University (BU) or SUNY Binghamton, is a public research university in Greater Binghamton, New York, United States. The university's main campus spans 930 acres (380 ha) in the suburb of Vestal. As of fall 2025, the university enrolled 18,652 students in its six constituent schools, which offer a comprehensive range of over 130 academic programs of study. Founded in 1946 as a branch college of Syracuse University, the school joined the State University of New York (SUNY) in 1950 to become one of the system's liberal arts colleges. Its designation as one of four SUNY university centers in 1965 spurred the school's evolution to a large research university.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$32,467
- Estimated total for international students
- US$52,839
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$10,567
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$30,939
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 14,655
- Graduate students
- 4,147
- International undergraduates
- 4%
- Students per teacher
- 18 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 39%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 670–740 · Maths 670–760
- ACT
- 30–32
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 82%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$89,136
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (177)
Bachelor's degrees60 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClassical and Ancient StudiesClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsForeign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, OtherGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSociologyStatistics
Master's degrees56 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical and Computer EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHomeland SecurityIndustrial EngineeringInformation Science/StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsSystems Science and TheoryTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Doctoral degrees31 subjects
AnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer ScienceEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical and Computer EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsForeign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, OtherGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryIndustrial EngineeringLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologySociologySystems Science and Theory
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)4 subjects
Education, GeneralPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Graduate certificates25 subjects
Area StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyGerontologyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHomeland SecurityHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMedieval and Renaissance StudiesPublic AdministrationPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSystems EngineeringSystems Science and TheoryTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.