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The State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton, also called SUNY Binghamton or Binghamton University, is one of four university centers in New York State’s system of post-secondary public education. It was established in 1946 and since then has undergone a number of changes in location and name. The main campus is located in Vestal, New York. SUNY at Binghamton enrolls more than 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students and consists of six colleges and schools:
SUNY Binghamton is a member of the NCAA and their sports teams are nicknamed the Binghamton Bearcats.
Students attend Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York, a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Binghamton University degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, science, and liberal arts.
Binghamton University is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 43% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 570. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 610 and 690.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Binghamton University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 14,018 students at the school (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at Binghamton University. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Binghamton University values student athletics, and belongs to the America East.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY At Binghamton
Vestal Pky E
Binghamton, NY 13902-6000
General Phone: (607) 777-2000
Admissions Phone: (607) 777-2171
Financial Aid Phone: (607) 777-2428
http://www.binghamton.edu
Binghamton University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,363 | English, social services, economics, history, political science, social studies, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 530 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 310 | psychology, psychology courses, clinical psychology, psychobiology |
| Science | 291 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, geology, physics, physics courses |
| Engineering | 248 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, engineering, materials engineering |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 192 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 178 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 107 | reading teaching, special ed, education, math teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching, biology teaching, chemistry teaching, ... |
| Mathematics | 57 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 50 | public administration, social work |
| Religion And Philosophy | 42 | philosophy, Jewish studies |
| Music | 33 | music |
| Art Studies | 29 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 27 | conservation |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 21 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 19 | art history and criticism |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 18 | cinematography |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | science tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Binghamton University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,702 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 699 | 45 |
| Doctor's degree | 99 | 24 |
| Post-master's certificate | 17 | 3 |
In 2005, Binghamton University had a total enrollment of 14,018 students (12,974 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 89% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
Binghamton University offers campus housing for 6,504 of its 12,974 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Binghamton, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,597 | 9,211 | 43% | 2,079 | 23% |
| Men | 10,400 | 4,571 | 44% | 1,099 | 24% |
| Women | 11,197 | 4,640 | 41% | 980 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (607) 777-2171
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,838 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,098 |
| Room and board | $ 8,152 |
| Room charge | $ 4,970 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,182 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Binghamton University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 283600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (607) 777-2428
Binghamton University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 131 | $97,896 | 32 | $90,275 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 97 | $71,112 | 51 | $67,947 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 90 | $63,170 | 53 | $57,266 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $45,521 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 15 | $46,880 | 26 | $46,002 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 335 | $78,193 | 167 | $64,748 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | America East |
| Baseball | America East |
| Track | America East |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 130 | 99 | 229 |
| Track | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 77 | 76 | 153 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Arabic Language and Literature
Asian Studies/Civilization
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Binghamton University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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