Getting in
For Fall 2025, 61,197 first-year students applied to Binghamton, 22,835 were admitted and 3,201 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 37.3%.
Source: Binghamton Common Data Set 2025-2026 (Fall 2025) (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 49,217 | 14,324 | 29.1% |
| Out-of-state | 8,932 | 6,586 | 73.7% |
| International | 2,810 | 1,744 | 62.1% |
Source: Binghamton Common Data Set 2025-2026 (Fall 2025) (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table (229 applicants of unknown residency are not shown). Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. Binghamton's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by school or major.
Source: Binghamton Common Data Set 2025-2026 (Fall 2025) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action. Early action counts for the Fall 2025 entering class, as the Common Data Set reports them. They are part of the totals above. Binghamton has no early decision plan.
Early action, Fall 2025
| Plan | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | 34,283 | 14,315 | 41.8% |
Source: Binghamton Common Data Set 2025-2026 (Fall 2025) (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Most applicants apply for a BA or BS program. The School of the Arts degrees ask for more:
- BFA Art & Design. A portfolio, uploaded through the application status checker. Priority: apply by December 1, portfolio by December 10. Regular: apply by January 15, portfolio by January 25.
- BFA Musical Theatre. A portfolio and an audition by invitation. Priority: apply by December 1, materials and portfolio by December 10. Regular: apply by January 15, materials by January 25. Priority-tier auditions are on campus February 6, 2027 and in New York City February 13, 2027; regular-tier auditions are on a space-available basis.
- BMus Music Performance. A portfolio and an audition by invitation. Priority: apply by December 1, materials and portfolio by December 10. Regular: apply by January 15, materials by January 25. Priority-tier auditions are in New York City February 20, 2027 and on campus February 26-28, 2027; regular-tier auditions are on a space-available basis.
- Joint early assurance programs. Some require SAT or ACT scores even though Binghamton is test-optional; Binghamton asks you to email admit@binghamton.edu if you are interested.
Source: Binghamton Undergraduate Admissions, Test-optional FAQs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
BFA and BMus applicants hear about direct admission to those majors on a rolling basis, no later than April 1. EOP applicants are not eligible for direct admission to BFA and BMus programs and cannot apply early action.
Source: Binghamton Undergraduate Admissions, First-year Applicants: Get Started Here (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
75 majors across 5 schools. Every bachelor's degree program in Binghamton's official 2026-2027 Academic Guide, grouped by the school that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Minors, certificates and graduate programs are left out.
Harpur College of Arts and Sciences61
- Africana Studies (BA)
- Ancient Mediterranean Studies (BA)
- Anthropology (BA)
- Anthropology (BS)
- Art History (BA)
- Asian and Asian American Studies (BA)
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Biological Sciences (BA)
- Biological Sciences (BS)
- Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Chinese Studies (BA)
- Cinema (BA)
- Comparative Literature (BA)
- Economics (BA)
- Economics (BS)
- English (BA)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Environmental Studies (BA)
- French (BA)
- Geography (BA)
- Geological Sciences (BA)
- Geological Sciences (BS)
- German Studies (BA)
- Global Public Health (BA)
- Global Public Health (BS)
- Global and International Affairs (BS)A dual-diploma program with Middle East Technical University (METU); students spend the second and fourth years at Binghamton.
- Greek and Latin (BA)
- Hebrew Studies (BA)
- History (BA)
- Integrative Neuroscience (BS)
- Italian (BA)
- Japanese Studies (BA)
- Judaic Studies (BA)
- Korean Studies (BA)
- Latin (BA)
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies (BA)
- Linguistics (BA)
- Mathematical Sciences (BA)
- Mathematical Sciences (BS)
- Medieval and Early Modern Studies (BA)
- Middle East Studies (BA)
- Music (BA)
- Music (MusB)
- Musical Theatre (BFA)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Philosophy, Politics, and Law (BA)
- Physics (BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Physics - Applied Physics Track (BS)
- Physics - Mathematical Physics Track (BS)
- Physics and Computer Science Five-Year Program (BS/BS)A five-year program leading to the BS in physics and the BS in computer science.
- Political Science (BA)
- Psychology (BA)
- Russian Studies (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Spanish (BA)
- Studio Art (BA)
- Studio Art (BFA)
- Theatre (BA)
- Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (BA)
Source: Binghamton 2026-2027 Academic Guide, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science7
- Biomedical Engineering (BS)
- Computer Engineering (BS)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Electrical Engineering (BS)
- Industrial and Systems Engineering (BS)
- Information Systems, Dual-Diploma (BS)A dual-diploma program with Istanbul Technical University (ITU); students spend the second and fourth years at Binghamton.
- Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Source: Binghamton 2026-2027 Academic Guide, Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Management2
- Accounting (BS)
- Business Administration (BS)
Source: Binghamton 2026-2027 Academic Guide, School of Management (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences3
- Nursing BAT (BS)For students who already hold a bachelor's degree: a 12-month accelerated second bachelor's degree.
- Nursing Traditional (BS)
- Nursing, RN-BS Program (BS)For registered nurses completing a bachelor of science.
Source: Binghamton 2026-2027 Academic Guide, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Community and Public Affairs2
- Human Development (BS)
- Social Work (BSW)
Source: Binghamton 2026-2027 Academic Guide, College of Community and Public Affairs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | By January 15 | No |
| Regular admission | January 15 | By April 1 | No |
For early action, transcripts and any test scores are due December 1. For regular admission, everything is due January 15; applications received after the deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis. You may apply through the Common App, the SUNY Application or the Coalition Application, and the application fee is $50.
Source: Binghamton Undergraduate Admissions, First-year Applicants: Get Started Here (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Binghamton is test-optional: SAT and ACT scores are not required. On the application you say whether you want your scores included in the review, and that choice cannot be changed once you apply. If you send scores, Binghamton combines your highest section scores within the SAT or within the ACT, not across the two. You may self-report scores in the status checker, and enrolling students then send official scores by May 15.
Source: Binghamton Undergraduate Admissions, Binghamton's Test Policies (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set marks the SAT or ACT as required for some applicants for fall 2027; the admissions FAQ says some joint early assurance programs require scores.
Source: Binghamton Common Data Set 2025-2026 (Fall 2025) (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Binghamton's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Binghamton Undergraduate Admissions, First-year Applicants: Get Started Here (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Binghamton, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $29,840 |
| Fees | $3,497 | $3,497 |
| Housing and food | $20,179 | $20,179 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $250 | $450 |
| Personal expenses | $750 | $750 |
| Total | $32,746 | $55,716 |
Binghamton's estimate for an undergraduate living on or off campus. Housing and food are the median housing plan and meal plan C; tuition is as of June 2026 and subject to change.
Source: Binghamton Financial Aid, Cost of Attendance (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,171 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $15,281 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $20,347 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $23,533 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,475 |
| All incomes | $21,620 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Binghamton's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Binghamton University on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY · Public48.2% admitted$18,784 average net price
William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA · Public37% admitted$19,096 average net price
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA · Public37.4% admitted$15,364 average net price
University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA · Public38.2% admitted$16,109 average net price
CUNY Baruch CollegeNew York, NY · Public47.5% admitted$3,033 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.