More selective than 88% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
47% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 9% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Binghamton University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Binghamton University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Binghamton University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 670 | 740 |
| SAT math | 670 | 760 |
| ACT composite | 30 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1340 | 1500 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Binghamton University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 39% | 670–740 | 670–760 | 30–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 38% | 660–730 | 660–760 | 29–34 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Binghamton University compared with other New York colleges?
Binghamton University has the 18th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | 24% | 72% | $41,416 |
| 15 | Yeshivath Zichron Moshe | 30% | 70% | $8,894 |
| 16 | United States Merchant Marine Academy | 34% | 82% | $6,174 |
| 17 | Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland | 37% | — | $10,753 |
| 18 | Binghamton University | 39% | 82% | $21,620 |
| 19 | University of Rochester | 40% | 85% | $29,278 |
| 20 | Manhattan School of Music | 41% | 78% | $51,754 |
| 21 | Union College | 44% | 80% | $34,561 |
| 22 | Maria College of Albany | 44% | 30% | $13,082 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Binghamton University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Binghamton University admissions questions
What is the Binghamton University acceptance rate?
Binghamton University accepts 39% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 18,683 of 49,513 applicants were admitted.
Does Binghamton University require the SAT or ACT?
Binghamton University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 47% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Binghamton University?
The middle 50% of Binghamton University enrolled first-year students scored 1340–1500 on the SAT and 30–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Binghamton University?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,095 of 18,683).
Is Binghamton University getting harder to get into?
Binghamton University accepted 39% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 38% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Binghamton University overview