Binghamton University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
41.75%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.87%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,107
SAT Scores
1,430
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 41,642 students have applied and 17,384 students have allowed to admit to Binghamton University (Acceptance rate: 41.75%). SUNY at Binghamton's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.87 % where 3,107 students have finally enrolled out of 17,384 admitted students.
SUNY at Binghamton acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Missouri-Columbia and Florida State University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 70.48%).
SUNY at Binghamton enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 26.14%).
How to Apply to Binghamton University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SUNY at Binghamton. SUNY at Binghamton offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.binghamton.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.binghamton.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.binghamton.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.suny.edu/howmuch/netpricecalculator.xhtml?id=2&embed=n&headerUrl=www.binghamton.edu/npc/logo.png&cssUrl=www.binghamton.edu/np |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.binghamton.edu/student-accounts/residency/faq.html |
| Athletic | www.bubearcats.com/sports/2014/12/4/GEN_1204141201.aspx |
| Disability Service | www.binghamton.edu/ssd/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SUNY at Binghamton and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Binghamton University is 1,430 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Binghamton University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,275). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University | 1,430 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,275 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,135 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Binghamton University, 1,673 students submitted SAT scores (54% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,430 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 650 | 700 | 730 |
| Mathematics | 690 | 730 | 780 |
| Total | 1,340 | 1,430 | 1,510 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Binghamton University, 358 students submitted ACT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 31 | 34 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SUNY at Binghamton Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Binghamton University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |