PublicSuburbanBinghamton University
Vestal, New York 13850-6000
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for biology
Binghamton University is a public institution in Vestal with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1415, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 14.4K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
84% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $80,596 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,364.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Establishment Binghamton University was established in 1946 in Endicott, New York, as Triple Cities College to serve the needs of local veterans returning from World War II.
- •By the 1948–1949 academic year, the degrees could be completed entirely in Binghamton.
- •When Champlain closed in 1952 to make way for the Plattsburgh Air Force Base, the records and some students and faculty were transferred to Harpur College in Binghamton.
- •Clock tower at the University Union In 1955, Harpur began to plan its current location in Vestal, a town next to Binghamton.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1415
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
59.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Academics
Programs (165)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
104
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment