Binghamton University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,070

2024 Average Net Price

$18,877

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

38.6%

53,007 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

18,816

89.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

81.6%

2,372 Graduates

About

Binghamton University is a higher education institution located in Broome County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Binghamton University were General Biological Sciences (472 degrees awarded), General Psychology (367 degrees), and Neuroscience (242 degrees).

In 2024, 5,508 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Binghamton University. 52.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,041 degrees), 4.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (691 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Binghamton University is $7,070, which is $−24,850 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Binghamton University is $7,070, which is $24,850 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,877.

In 2024, 57% of undergraduate students attending Binghamton University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,070

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Binghamton University was $7,070. The cost of tuition at Binghamton University is $−24,850 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$18,877

2024 Value

0.0901%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Binghamton University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,877. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Binghamton University grew by 0.0901%.

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

$18,294

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Binghamton University was of $18,294 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.5% between 2023 and 2024.

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

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Binghamton University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 57% 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.

Admissions

Binghamton University received 53,007 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.06% annual growth. Out of those 53,007 applicants, 20,464 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 38.6% acceptance rate.

There were 18,816 students enrolled at Binghamton University in 2024. 44% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Binghamton University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

38.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

20,464

Accepted Out of 53,007

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Binghamton University was 38.6% (20,464 admissions from 53,007 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 37.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 7.06%, while admissions grew by 9.53%.

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

44%

Submission Percentage (2024)

1,423

Scores Submitted (2024)

44% of enrolled first-time students at Binghamton University in 2024 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 18,816 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Binghamton University is 16,870 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,946. This means that 89.7% of students enrolled at Binghamton University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Binghamton University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.2% White, 16.2% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.43% Black or African American, 3.67% Two or More Races, 0.0372% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0372% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Binghamton University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.7%), followed by White Male (25.4%) and Asian Female (10.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.1%), followed by White Male (17%) and Asian Female (4.19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Binghamton University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,816 students. The full-time enrollment at Binghamton University is 16,870 and the part-time enrollment is 1,946. This means that 89.7% of students enrolled at Binghamton University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% 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

89%

2024 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 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), 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 (2024)

White
9,069 enrolled students
Asian
3,052 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,241 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Binghamton University is 48.2% White, 16.2% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.43% Black or African American, 3.67% Two or More Races, 0.0372% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0372% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 868 students (4.61%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 290 more women than men received degrees from Binghamton University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Binghamton University is white (3,041 degrees awarded). There were 4.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (691 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Binghamton University is General Biological Sciences (472 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (367 degrees) and Neuroscience (242 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (775 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (133 degrees), and Social Sciences (599 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 (512,574 people), Other managers (458,610 people), Physicians (450,676 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (302,656 people), and Postsecondary teachers (292,719 people).

The most specialized majors at Binghamton University in 2024 are Biology (775 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (133 degrees), Social Sciences (599 degrees), History (96 degrees), and English (144 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Binghamton University are Biology (775 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (133 degrees), Social Sciences (599 degrees), History (96 degrees), and English (144 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (783,976 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (698,917 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (655,043 people), Legal services (409,664 people), and Computer Systems Design (332,081 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 (2024)

General Biological Sciences
472 degrees awarded
General Psychology
367 degrees awarded
Neuroscience
242 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Binghamton University was General Biological Sciences with 472 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

2,609

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,899

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,609 degrees were awarded to men at Binghamton University, which is 0.9 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,899).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 312 degrees were awarded to men at Binghamton University in Computer Science, which is 3.32 times more than the 94 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 305 degrees were awarded to men at Binghamton University in General Biological Sciences, which is 1.76 times more than the 173 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

75%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 75% of students graduating from Binghamton University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (85.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Binghamton University is Female and White (85.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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, 0.887% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,041 degrees awarded
Asian
691 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
584 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Binghamton University is white (3,041 degrees awarded). There were 4.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (691 degrees).

2.25% of degree recipients (124 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,690 degrees awarded
White Female
1,609 degrees awarded
White Female
1,591 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Binghamton University is white female (1,690 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,609 degrees).

Operations

Binghamton University has an endowment valued at nearly $221M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 25M (11.3%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Binghamton University had a total salary expenditure of 699M. Binghamton University employs 259 Associate professors, 250 Assistant professors and 197 Professors. Most academics at Binghamton University are Male Associate professor (145), Male Professor (134), and Female Assistant professor (126).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Binghamton University are: Service, with 318 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 276 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 250 employees.

Endowment

$221M

2024 Endowment

22.4%

growth from 2023

Binghamton University has an endowment valued at about $221M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Binghamton University grew 22.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31M 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: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$45.2M - Federal
$6.51M - State
$39.2k - Local

As of 2024, Binghamton University received $45.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.51M from state grants and contracts, and $39.2k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$270M

2024 Salaries

10.8%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Binghamton University paid a median of $270M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($699M) and a 10.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.84% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$102M

Instructional Salaries

911

Number of Employees

In 2024, Binghamton University paid a total of $102M to 911 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Binghamton University were Service with 318 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 276 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 250 employees.

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