Binghamton University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Binghamton University is a large four-year, public school with 18,315 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1946 and is the only institution located in Vestal, New York.

Academic Offerings

Binghamton University will give you the option to obtain a bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
118
Binghamton University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 118 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Engineering, Accounting and Finance, Management, and Economics. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Binghamton University is very high at 91% (well above New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
91%
Good
The graduation rate at Binghamton University is very good - 83%.

Student to faculty ratio at Binghamton University is reasonably decent - 19:1. Read more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very high, around $25,000 per academic year. The additional fees at Binghamton University (not included in tuition costs) are about $3,300, which totals $28,300 per academic year.

Read the details about Binghamton University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
42%
Doable
According to government data, 41,642 applications were submitted and 17,384 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Binghamton University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$11,600
High
Binghamton University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Binghamton University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Binghamton University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 7,600 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high, nearly $11,600 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Binghamton University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Binghamton University seems to be a very dangerous school. This school has been investigated by the government for possible crime reporting violations. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Binghamton University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Binghamton University
4400 Vestal Parkway East
Vestal, New York
13850-6000, USA
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