BU Description

Cutting-edge research activities, traditional and innovative academic programs, hundreds of study abroad options and more may be found at one of the Northeast’s highest-ranking public universities: SUNY Binghamton.

Part of the State University of New York system, SUNY Binghamton, in Binghamton, New York, offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees through its distinctive schools, which include the school of Arts and Sciences, the school of Nursing, the school of Public Affairs, and a school of Education.

Some examples of degree programs include:

  • Bioengineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Cinema
  • Comparative Literature
  • Middle Eastern Studies
  • Environmental Studies
  • Integrative Neuroscience
  • Theatre Arts

At SUNY Binghamton, students may also benefit from such innovative programs as the fast-track MBA or dual-degree programs, which combine two areas of study.

Designated as a research university, Binghamton conducts leading research in a variety of fields including Microelectronics Manufacturing, Solar Power, Electronics Engineering and Environmental Systems.

SUNY Binghamton also prides itself on its more than 500 study abroad programs, which allow students to attend a school in just about any country.

Activities on campus are also abundant and far-reaching, including more than 160 student organizations, a campus television station, recreational offerings and other activities.

Undergraduate admission to SUNY Binghamton requires submission of transcripts, recommendation letters and standardized test scores.

Since SUNY Binghamton is a public state school, tuition is reduced for state residents. Students may also apply for financial aid.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Bearcats

Nickname

SUNY Binghamton

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$6,761

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,661

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

14,682

BU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
11,805
Freshman Class
2,521
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
14,682

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
80%
Graduate
20%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
96%
Part-Time
4%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
71%
Out-of-State
29%

Gender of Students

Women
47%
Men
53%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
12%
Caucasian
53%
Latino
7%
Other
23%

Students State Origin

New York
71%
New Jersey
8%
Massachusetts
1%
Connecticut
1%
Other
19%

International Students

International
14%
Domestic
86%