Binghamton University

Vestal, NY · Public University · 18,816 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
38.6%
Applications
53,007
Enrolled
3,248
Yield Rate
15.9%
SAT Average
1410
ACT Midpoint
32
Test Policy
Considered
Application Fee
$50

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
52.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
83.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
98.0%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Action: November 1 · notification January 15
  • Regular Decision: April 1

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum
Important
Class Rank, Application Essay
Considered
Standardized Tests, Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities, First Generation, Volunteer Work, Work Experience

Waitlist

Offered Spot
13,341
Accepted Spot
4,272
Admitted from Waitlist
842
Waitlist Conversion Rate
6.3%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$10,567
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,447
Average Net Price
$18,877

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$12,916
Family Income $30k–$48k
$16,168
Family Income $48k–$75k
$21,832
Family Income $75k–$110k
$23,279
Family Income Over $110k
$28,008

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
76%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$12,943
Avg. Total Aid Package
$18,812
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$27,208
% Graduates Who Borrowed
52%
% Receiving Pell Grants
27.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
74.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
82.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
88.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
19.4%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
7,146

Top Fields of Study

  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 766 graduates/year
  • Business & Management: 480 graduates/year
  • Social Sciences: 456 graduates/year
  • Engineering: 319 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 308 graduates/year
  • Health Professions: 190 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
1.48
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
10.3% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
61th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.5 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.