Binghamton University, State University of New York (BU)
4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Binghamton, NY 13902
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
Website
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%