At Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), students are driven — driven to learn, to question the status quo, to explore, create and innovate. Binghamton is the #1 public university in New York and #52 in the U.S., (Forbes, 2024) and the #4 best value college in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2025). For a quarter of a century, Binghamton has been ranked a Top 50 public university by U.S. News & World Report.
With 18,000+ graduate and undergraduate students, six schools and 130+ academic programs, Binghamton makes it possible to set your aspirations in motion through powerful academics, innovative opportunities and engaged students. Binghamton combines the atmosphere of a mid-sized institution with the resources of a large research university. There are several exclusive honors programs as well as research opportunities for students in every major.
Binghamton is located in upstate New York on a campus nestled in picturesque rolling hills yet just a few hours from major urban centers such as New York City, Boston and Toronto. Downtown Binghamton is minutes away and offers a safe, friendly, suburban community to discover and explore the arts, local restaurants and professional sports. We're also a few miles away from many state and county parks, where you can enjoy outdoor activities year-round.
Our six residential communities are where you'll make friends in a supportive, strong mini-community within the larger University. Each community has its own dining hall, personality and traditions.
With 21 NCAA Division I teams, numerous club sports and intramural teams, plus 450+ student-led organizations and clubs, there's never a dull moment!
An award-winning career development center gives Binghamton graduates a significant advantage in their future endeavors. More than 1,800 employers recruit Binghamton students every year including Microsoft, Google, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Disney, Tata, Samsung and many others.
We go above and beyond? together. Psychologist or economist, biologist or engineer, you'll become everything but ordinary, and graduate prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow and make a positive difference in the world.
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Binghamton, NY 13902-6001
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Binghamton is the carousel capital of the world. Some other highlights include Tri Cities Opera/Binghamton Philharmonic, Spiedi Fest/Balloon Rally, Ross Park Zoo, Riverwalk, Broome County Arena (Binghamton Senators hockey, big name concerts and entertainment), Binghamton's Rec Park.
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Binghamton accepts The Common Applications and the SUNY Application. Binghamton is committed to reducing barriers to access. Binghamton will not require standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) for spring 2023, fall 2023 and spring 2024. Binghamton is committed to reducing barriers to access.
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Binghamton students are constantly immersed in new challenges, new ideas and new courses — robotics to cinema, sustainable energy to social justice. Our academic offerings encompass 130+ majors, minors, certificates, concentrations, emphases, tracks and specializations. From bachelor's and master's degrees to doctorates, we offer what you need to succeed in today's constantly changing, information-driven world.
Binghamton University offers honors in nearly every major and a host of honor societies. We also have several exclusive honors programs that are by invite only.
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Majors and Degrees Offered
Harpur College of Arts and Sciences
Africana Studies (BA/minor)
Anthropology
Tracks in:
Anthropological Perspectives (BA)
General Anthropology (BA)
Anthropology (BS)
Minors in:
Archaeology?
Biological Anthropology
General Anthropology
Linguistic Anthropology
Sociocultural Anthropology
Art and Design
Tracks in:
Drawing (BA, BFA)
Graphic Design (BA, BFA)
Painting (BA, BFA)
Photography (BA)
Printmaking (BA, BFA)
Sculpture (BA, BFA)
Minor in:
Art Studio
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Art History
Tracks in:
Architecture and Urban History (BA)
Art History (BA)
Minor in:
Art History
Asian and Asian American Studies
Majors in:
Asian and Asian American Studies
Tracks in:
Asian American and Diaspora Studies Track (BA)
Asian Comparative Track (BA)
Chinese Studies (BA)
Japanese Studies (BA)
Korean Studies (BA)
Minors in:
Asian and Asian American Studies
Chinese Studies
Japanese Studies
Korean Studies
Biochemistry (BS)
Biological Sciences (BA/BS/minor)
Chemistry
Tracks in:
Chemistry (BA, BS/ACS Certified)
Biological Chemistry (BS)
Materials Chemistry (BS)
Minor in:
Chemistry
Cinema (BA/minor)
Comparative Literature (BA/minor)
Economics
Tracks in:
Economics (BA)
Economics (BS)
Economic Analysis (BS)
Economic Policy Analysis (BS)
Financial Economics (BS)
Minor in:
Economics
English, General Literature and Rhetoric
Tracks in:
Creative Writing (BA)
Rhetoric (BA)
English (BA)
Environmental Science (BS)
Tracks in:
??Earth Systems Specialization
??Economic Systems Specialization
??Ecosystems Specialization
?Environmental Studies (BA/minor)?
?Tracks in:
??Earth Systems Specialization
??Economic Systems Specialization
??Ecosystems Specialization
??Sustainable Systems Specialization
Evolutionary Studies (minor)
Geography
Tracks in:
Computer Applications in Human-Environmental Analysis (BA)
Environmental and Resource Management (BA)
General Geography (BA)
Urban and Regional Planning (BA)
Urban: Economic/Retailing Emphasis (BA)
Minors in:
Environmental Resource Management
General Geography
Geographical Information Systems
Immigration/Migration Geography
Physical Geography
Urban Planning
Geological Sciences
Majors in:
Geological Sciences
Tracks in:
Geological Sciences (BA)
Environmental Geology (BS)
Geology (BS)
Geophysics (BS)
Minors in:
??Geochemistry
??Geology
??Geophysics
German and Russian Studies
Majors in:
German Studies (BA)
Russian Studies
Tracks in:
Russian Area Studies (BA)
Russian Literary and Cultural Studies (BA)? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Minors in:
German Studies
Russian Studies
Global Studies (minor)
History
Major in:
History (BA)
Minors in:
History
History of Science, Technology and Medicine
Individualized Major Program
Tracks in:
Humanities (BA)
Science/Math (BA)
Social Science (BA)
Human Rights (minor)
Integrative Neuroscience (BS)
Judaic Studies
Majors in:
Hebrew Studies (BA)
Judaic Studies (BA)
Minors in:
Hebrew
Israel Studies
Judaic Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies (BA/minor)
Linguistics (BA/minor)
Mathematical Sciences
Tracks in:
Actuarial Science (BA, BS)
Mathematics (BA, BS)
Statistics
Minor in:
Mathematics
Medieval and Early Modern Studies (BA/minor)
Middle East and North African Studies (MENA) (minor)
Middle Eastern and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Majors in:
Arabic Studies (BA)
Classical Civilization (BA)
Greek and Latin (BA)
Latin (BA)
Minors in:
Ancient Greek
Arabic
Classical Civilization
Latin
Music (BA/MusB/minor)
Philosophy (BA)
Philosophy, Politics and Law (BA)
Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy
Tracks in:
Physics (BA)
Applied Physics (BS)
Mathematical Physics (BS)
Minor in:
??Physics
Political Science (BA)
Pre-Health/Med/Pharmacy (advising track)
Pre-Law (advising track)
Psychology
Tracks in:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (BA)
Foundations in Psychology (BA)
Psychology (BA)
Religious Studies (minor)
Romance Languages and Literatures
Majors in:
??French (BA/minor)
Tracks in:
French and Francophone Studies (BA)
French Language and Linguistics (BA)
? Italian (BA/minor)
? Spanish (BA/minor)
Sociology (BA/minor)
Theatre
Tracks in:
Acting/Directing Emphasis (BA)
Dance (BA)
Design/Technical (BA)
Minor in:
Theatre
Translation Studies (minor)
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (BA/minor)
Writing Studies (minor)
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Education (minor)
Human Development (BS)
Minor in:
Immigration Studies
Social Work (BSW)
DECKER COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Nursing (BS)
Nursing (RN-BS)
Minor in:
Forensic Health
Health and Wellness Studies
Speech and Hearing Science
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Accounting (BS)
Business Administration (BS)
Concentrations in:
Business Analytics
Consulting and Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Quantitative Finance
Supply Chain Management
THOMAS J. WATSON COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE
Biomedical Engineering (BS)
Concentrations in:
Biomaterials and Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology
Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation
Computational Biosystems
Pre-med
Computer Engineering (BS)
Computer Science (BS)
Electrical Engineering (BS)
Industrial and Systems Engineering (BS)
Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Minors:
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science
General Engineering
Sustainable Engineering
Academic Programs:
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Asian-American Studies.
East Asian Studies.
Latin American Studies.
South Asian Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Industrial Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Arabic Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Comparative Literature.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Hebrew Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Optometry Studies.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Applied Economics.
Economics, General.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Directing and Theatrical Production.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Students Say
Faculty members here are "dedicated and willing to invest in the university," and hold regular office hours, though students "have so many places to go if they are not available." As students get into their major-specific courses, "there is more discussion and less lecturing." Professors are "supportive, reasonable, accessible, clear and fair," and "as long as you are genuinely interested in the subject and willing to put in the work, you will succeed." High-quality research endeavors are available to all (especially those in the sciences), through programs like First-year Research Immersion, which provides first-year students with a three semester-long research experience in sciences, engineering, and public health. The Source Project provides similar research experiences for students in the humanities and social sciences.
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Cost of Attendance
Annual budget (2021-2022) | New York State Resident | New York State Resident | New York State Resident |
Tuition | $7,070* | $24,910 | $24,910 |
Fees | $3,486 | $3,486 | $5,770*** |
Housing and meals | $17,228** | $17,228 | $17,228 |
Cost of Attendance | $27,784 | $45,624 | $47,908 |
-As of June 2022, subject to change
*Reflects tuition rate for non-Excelsior recipients
**Reflects housing plan standard double and average meal plan
***International students: Fees do not include the SEVIS fee. For a complete breakdown of student fees, visit the tuition and fees charts on the Student Accounts website.
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Binghamton University is one of the best investments students can make. As a public university, our mission is to provide access and affordability to high-quality students. Binghamton is #1 in value and one of only 10 Best Buy public universities in the nation (Fiske, 2019). Students receive a rigorous education and the ability to graduate with less debt than the national average, allowing them to more easily begin a career or attend graduate school after earning their bachelor's degrees.
Domestic and international students of exceptional achievement may be selected upon admission to Binghamton for one of three types of significant four-year scholarship commitments: President's Scholarship, Provost's Scholarship and Dean's Scholarship. There is no application process; awards are competitive and vary in amount.
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Binghamton received more than 40,000 first-year applications for 3,000 spots for fall 2022. With a high-school GPA range of 93-98 (3.73.9), our students stack up among the best in the nation. Not only is the Binghamton student body high achieving, but it also contains a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation collegegoers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through innovations in technology, insight and intellectual exploration.
Binghamton students are involved and passionate about healthy living. We have 21 NCAA Division I sports teams, 3,000 students play on at least one intramural sports team, and 450+ student-run clubs and organizations thrive on campus.
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Location
Binghamton's 930-acre campus is located in the Southern Tier of New York state, an area known for its river valleys and gentle mountains. There is a 190-acre nature preserve on campus. The city of Binghamton is a safe, friendly and affordable community that is easily accessible by bus, car and plane. Binghamton is conveniently located it's only a three-hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia, five-hours from Washington, DC, Toronto and Boston.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Our cutting-edge facilities include a five-building science complex with a multi-climate greenhouse and our Innovative Technologies Complex with modular labs, clinical research space and a start-up suite for new companies.
A $60 million anonymous gift recently funded a new state-of-the-art Division I Baseball Stadium Complex. The 84,000 square-foot facility includes a new stadium, clubhouse and indoor training facility and will help the University continue to recruit top high-school athletes.
Binghamton's 10,000-square-foot cutting-edge campus fitness center offers a wide range of exercise options in addition to cardio and weightlifting.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Downtown Binghamton is just a short bus ride away and buses are free with student ID.
Students enjoy going to the many unique and independently owned restaurants — from casual to fine dining, Indian or Thai, there's something for every palate. In the fall and spring, local restaurants host Restaurant Week, a week of discounted meals where some of the profits are donated to a local charity.
Binghamton also hosts the LUMA Projection Arts Festival every fall, which is the country's premiere projection mapping festival that uses the city's historic buildings as a canvas. Founded by a Binghamton alumnus, this mega-event draws a crowd of nearly 40,000.
Binghamton has several museums, and every month a First Friday art walk highlights art in local shops, galleries and restaurants.
Sports fans can attend a Binghamton Rumble Ponies game, the New York Mets Double-A Affiliate team.
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The town of Vestal is small and quiet, and there is a 190-acre nature preserve on campus that is frequently hiked by students. The nearby city and communities of greater Binghamton are constantly improving: "Change happens all of the time and the students are getting ready for it." People here do like to party on the weekends, and "going out into downtown Binghamton on Friday and Saturday nights to hit up the bars is popular." For those who prefer to keep it more low-key, the University Union always has "games, arts and crafts, free bowling (with free shoe rentals), ping pong (you do have to rent the paddles if you don't bring your own), billiards, and movie rentals," and there are often performances or movies shown on campus.
Special Needs Admissions
Documentation Required for LD
No documentation / diagnostic testing is required for admission to Binghamton University, however guidelines for LD admission are available at the SSD website https://www.binghamton.edu/ssd/prospective-students/documentation-requirements.htmlDocumentation Required for ADHD
No documentation is required for admission to Binghamton University, however guidelines for ADHD admission are available at the SSD website https://www.binghamton.edu/ssd/prospective-students/documentation-requirements.htmlSpecial Need Services Offered
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Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Cross Country
Diving
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
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Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Cornell University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Cornell University
Sustainability
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The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/