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Binghamton University is a public national university located in Vestal, New York. Binghamton University is selective in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Binghamton University is in the top 10% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $72,980 10 years after enrolling, 12th in New York, and in the top 10% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Binghamton University bachelor students earn 9% more than the national average. Binghamton University is ranked 16th in New York.
Binghamton University’s median net annual cost of $20,703 and average years to graduate of 4.2 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Binghamton University sorted by number of graduates - Psychology, Biology, Economics, Neurobiology & Neurosciences, Registered Nursing, Accounting - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$20,703
Average years to graduate
4.2
Finance
Rank: #17
Economic score: 1.13
Computer Science
Rank: #104
Economic score: 1.45
Mathematics
Rank: #35
Economic score: 1.62
Business Administration
Rank: #79
Economic score: 1.82
Mechanical Engineering
Rank: #168
Economic score: 1.99
Marketing
Rank: #46
Economic score: 2.1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Rank: #25
Economic score: 3.1
Poli Sci/Government
Rank: #96
Economic score: 3.28
English Language & Lit
Rank: #100
Economic score: 5.08
Human Development & Family
Rank: #28
Economic score: 5.42
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at Binghamton University - Computer Science, Business Administration, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Social Work, Registered Nursing - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Mechanical Engineering
Rank: #15
Economic score: 0.25
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Rank: #12
Economic score: 0.39
Biology
Rank: #14
Economic score: 0.44
Systems Science and Theory.
Rank: #3
Economic score: 0.55
Special Education
Rank: #120
Economic score: 0.57
English Language & Lit
Rank: #13
Economic score: 0.61
Education (subject specific)
Rank: #107
Economic score: 0.65
Public Administration
Rank: #116
Economic score: 0.69
Educ. Administration
Rank: #374
Economic score: 1.11
Anthropology
Rank: #10
Economic score: 1.28
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.2 years. 82% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Binghamton University is 15% higher than the state average, and 14% above the average for all national universities in the country.
At Binghamton University, Pell Grant recipients represent 27% of the measured graduating class, 8% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Binghamton University graduates within 4.3 years.
Binghamton University is in the top 50% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Binghamton University’s economic mobility score of 23.92 is calculated by adjusting the 1.23 economic score of lower-income students by the 27% pell grant recipients within the student body. Binghamton University’s EMS of 23.92 ranks in the top 25% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 25%
The average Title IV recipient at Binghamton University pays $20,703 a year, $6,912 less than the $27,615 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $20,703
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Binghamton University, 60% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $20,703 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 47% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $7,292. This is 7% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,434
Pell grants
$5,421
State grants
$4,834
Institutional grants
$4,319
Binghamton University's selective admissions are indicated by their 44% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 39,533 applicants, of which 17,455 were admitted and 3,089 enrolled. Binghamton University doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
98%
83%
Female
52%
59%
First time
64%
59%
In-state
87%
68%
1st generation
25%
35%
White
58%
52%
Black
5%
14%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Asian
15%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
10%
12%