More selective than 88% of New York colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $30,345. College Scorecard.
Higher than 87% of New York colleges we cover and 90% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 86% of New York colleges we cover and 93% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Binghamton University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 49,513 applicants, Binghamton University admitted 18,683 and 3,095 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1340–1500 on the SAT or 30–32 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Binghamton University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for New York residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: New York residents may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): up to $5,665 a year toward tuition at eligible New York colleges, for dependent students with New York net taxable family income up to $125,000. At SUNY and CUNY, the Excelsior Scholarship can cover remaining in-state tuition for eligible families (income limits apply). Not included in the prices above. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
What Binghamton University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Binghamton University took 4.1 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in New York. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,171 | $49,779 | 1.1 years |
| $30–48k | $15,281 | $62,499 | 1.4 years |
| $48–75k | $20,347 | $83,219 | 1.8 years |
| $75–110k | $23,533 | $96,250 | 2.1 years |
| $110k+ | $28,475 | $116,463 | 2.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (77% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($80,596) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $45,963 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Binghamton University majors, earnings & careers
Binghamton University offers 58 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 17
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Science & Math · 10
- Business & Finance · 7
- Engineering · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Health & Medicine · 1
Highest-earning majors at Binghamton University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $126,183 | $19,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $117,721 | $23,945 |
| Finance | $115,013 | $15,000 |
| Management Information Systems | $109,721 | $19,500 |
| Nursing | $108,691 | $23,750 |
| Accounting | $106,323 | $19,500 |
| Electrical Engineering | $99,397 | $25,654 |
| Industrial Engineering | $95,354 | $21,500 |
Quick list of all 58 majors
- Accounting$106,323
- Anthropology$53,460
- Area Studies—
- Biochemistry$64,737
- Biology$66,816
- Biomedical Engineering$94,859
- Business Administration$76,271
- Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$58,342
- Chemistry$55,167
- Classical and Ancient Studies—
- Classics—
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Computer Engineering$117,721
- Computer Science$126,183
- Economics$81,040
- Electrical Engineering$99,397
- Engineering—
- English$64,555
- Entrepreneurship—
- Environmental Science / Conservation$55,579
- Ethnic / Gender Studies—
- Film and Photography$46,579
- Finance$115,013
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other—
- Geography$71,207
- Geology / Earth Science$53,761
- German—
- History$65,984
- Human Development and Family Studies$62,506
- Industrial Engineering$95,354
- International Relations—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Linguistics$54,215
- Management Information Systems$109,721
- Marketing$80,825
- Mathematics$82,492
- Mechanical Engineering$89,650
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies—
- Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$72,955
- Music—
- Neuroscience$77,478
- Nursing$108,691
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science$73,044
- Psychology$67,249
- Psychology (Research)—
- Religious Studies—
- Social Sciences—
- Social Sciences, Other—
- Social Work—
- Sociology$64,797
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages$66,841
- Statistics—
- Studio Art$60,299
- Theatre$47,945
- Writing$49,366
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Binghamton
Overall prices in the Binghamton, NY area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,219. Housing costs 30% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 42 inches of rain a year, 87 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Broome County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Broome County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Binghamton University with similar schools
Similar public colleges in New York by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University | 39% | $21,620 | 82% | $80,596 | This school |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 48% | $3,033 | 72% | $75,971 | |
| Stony Brook University | 49% | $18,784 | 76% | $74,502 | |
| CUNY Hunter College | 54% | $2,984 | 57% | $63,163 | |
| United States Merchant Marine Academy | 34% | $6,174 | 82% | $90,610 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Binghamton University would cost you $18,587 more per year than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Binghamton University, mostly from more CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students living at home, which lowers its average (+$16,796).
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College gives aided families $2,412 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New York resident | Binghamton University | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,567 | $7,464 | +$3,103 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,500 | −$500 |
| Housing & meals | $18,294 | $18,684 | −$390 |
| Personal & travel | $1,000 | $3,834 | −$2,834 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$516 | −$17,312 | +$16,796 |
| Sticker price | $30,345 | $14,170 | +$16,175 |
| Average grants | −$8,725 | −$11,137 | +$2,412 |
| You pay | $21,620 | $3,033 | +$18,587 |
“+” means Binghamton University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Binghamton University
What is the Binghamton University acceptance rate?
Binghamton University accepts 39% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 18,683 of 49,513 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1340–1500 on the SAT or 30–32 on the ACT.
How much does Binghamton University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $30,345 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,620 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $12,171 and families earning $110k+ pay $28,475.
How much do Binghamton University graduates earn?
Former Binghamton University students earn a median $80,596 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Binghamton University graduation rate?
82% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 89% return for their second year.
How long does a Binghamton University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Binghamton University costs about $83,219 after grants ($20,347 a year for 4.1 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $80,596 ten years after starting, $45,963 more than high school graduates in New York ($34,633), so the cost is repaid in 1.8 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Binghamton University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/binghamton-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).