Binghamton University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,070

2023 Average Net Price

$18,860

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

37.7%

49,513 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

18,456

89.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

83.6%

2,235 Graduates

About

Binghamton University is a higher education institution located in Broome County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Binghamton University were General Biological Sciences (458 degrees awarded), General Psychology (323 degrees), and Neuroscience (256 degrees).

In 2023, 5,361 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Binghamton University. 51.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,154 degrees), 4.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (710 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Binghamton University is $7,070, which is $−23,933 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Binghamton University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,909 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Binghamton University is $7,070, which is $23,934 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,860.

In 2023, 57% of undergraduate students attending Binghamton University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,070

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Binghamton University was $7,070. The cost of tuition at Binghamton University is $−23,934 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Binghamton University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,860

2023 Value

3.46%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Binghamton University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,860. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Binghamton University grew by 3.46%.

This chart compares the average net price of Binghamton University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,506

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Binghamton University was of $17,506 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.59% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Binghamton University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Binghamton University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.56% with respect to 2022, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Binghamton University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Binghamton University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2909 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Binghamton University received 49,513 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 18.9% annual growth. Out of those 49,513 applicants, 18,683 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 37.7% acceptance rate.

There were 18,456 students enrolled at Binghamton University in 2023. 47% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Binghamton University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

37.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

18,683

Accepted Out of 49,513

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Binghamton University was 37.7% (18,683 admissions from 49,513 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 41.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 18.9%, while admissions grew by 7.47%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Binghamton University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

47%

Submission Percentage (2023)

1,455

Scores Submitted (2023)

47% of enrolled first-time students at Binghamton University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Binghamton University had a total enrollment of 18,456 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Binghamton University is 16,601 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,855. This means that 89.9% of students enrolled at Binghamton University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Binghamton University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.2% White, 15.8% Asian, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.68% Black or African American, 3.68% Two or More Races, 0.0379% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0325% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Binghamton University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.7%), followed by White Male (26.4%) and Asian Female (9.96%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.9%), followed by White Male (19.3%) and Asian Female (4.15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Binghamton University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,456 students. The full-time enrollment at Binghamton University is 16,601 and the part-time enrollment is 1,855. This means that 89.9% of students enrolled at Binghamton University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Binghamton University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Binghamton University was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Binghamton University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Binghamton University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
9,272 enrolled students
Asian
2,916 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,159 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Binghamton University is 50.2% White, 15.8% Asian, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.68% Black or African American, 3.68% Two or More Races, 0.0379% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0325% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 400 students (2.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 131 more women than men received degrees from Binghamton University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Binghamton University is white (3,154 degrees awarded). There were 4.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (710 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Binghamton University is General Biological Sciences (458 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (323 degrees) and Neuroscience (256 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Binghamton University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (801 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (131 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (100 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Binghamton University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (454,318 people), Physicians (436,100 people), Other managers (401,480 people), Postsecondary teachers (253,969 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (235,862 people).

The most specialized majors at Binghamton University in 2023 are Biology (801 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (131 degrees), Language & Linguistics (100 degrees), History (97 degrees), and Social Sciences (585 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Binghamton University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Binghamton University are Biology (801 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (131 degrees), Language & Linguistics (100 degrees), History (97 degrees), and Social Sciences (585 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Binghamton University are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (684,482 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (627,599 people), Elementary & secondary schools (592,816 people), Computer Systems Design (338,865 people), and Legal services (297,727 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Binghamton University.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
458 degrees awarded
General Psychology
323 degrees awarded
Neuroscience
256 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Binghamton University was General Biological Sciences with 458 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Binghamton University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,615

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,746

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,615 degrees were awarded to men at Binghamton University, which is 0.952 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,746).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Binghamton University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 211 degrees were awarded to men at Binghamton University in Computer Science, which is 2.64 times more than the 80 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 285 degrees were awarded to men at Binghamton University in General Biological Sciences, which is 1.43 times more than the 199 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

75%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 75% of students graduating from Binghamton University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 85% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Binghamton University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.88% of graduates (42 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,154 degrees awarded
Asian
710 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
560 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Binghamton University is white (3,154 degrees awarded). There were 4.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (710 degrees).

1.59% of degree recipients (85 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,609 degrees awarded
White Male
1,545 degrees awarded
Asian Female
392 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Binghamton University is white female (1,609 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,545 degrees).

Operations

Binghamton University has an endowment valued at nearly $181M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.1M (8.39%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Binghamton University had a total salary expenditure of 659M. Binghamton University employs 251 Associate professors, 231 Assistant professors and 185 Professors. Most academics at Binghamton University are Male Associate professor (142), Male Professor (132), and Female Assistant professor (117).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Binghamton University are: Service, with 296 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 266 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 247 employees.

Endowment

$181M

2023 Endowment

33.9%

growth from 2022

Binghamton University has an endowment valued at about $181M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Binghamton University grew 33.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $253M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Binghamton University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$40.8M - Federal
$7.03M - State
$14k - Local

As of 2023, Binghamton University received $40.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.03M from state grants and contracts, and $14k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$244M

2023 Salaries

6.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Binghamton University paid a median of $244M in salaries, which represents 37% of their overall expenditure ($659M) and a 6.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.84% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.65% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$92.3M

Instructional Salaries

849

Number of Employees

In 2023, Binghamton University paid a total of $92.3M to 849 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

251 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

296 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Binghamton University were Associate professor with 251 employees, Assistant professor with 231 employees, and Professor with 185 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Binghamton University were Service with 296 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 266 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 247 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Binghamton University was Male Associate professor with 142 employees, Male Professor with 132 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 117 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Binghamton University.

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