BU
Official name
Binghamton University #Vestal #PublicUniversity #Since1946
Binghamton University is a public four-year school in Vestal, NY, with its campus in a suburb. It was founded in 1946 [1] . It has about 14,655 undergraduates[7] .
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Ebenvia rank Coming soon Our own ranking is on its way. How we rank 80 years of history[1]
1946 Founded 2026 Today Type Public
Setting Suburb
Undergraduates 14,655[7]
From abroad 4.0%[7]
Costs What a year at Binghamton University costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students and for in-state students[2] .
$55,716[2] A year, for non-resident students
$4,643 A month, on average
$222,864 Four years, if prices stay the same
≈ ₩74.9M at ₩ per $1 · reference rate, editable
Where the money goes Non-resident $55,716[2] a year
$22,970 more a year than an in-state student[2]
Non-resident In-state
$33,337[2] $10,567
$20,179[2] $20,179
$1,000[2] $1,000
$1,200[2] $1,000
In-state figures are for U.S. residents, 2026-27. They are not what an international student pays.
Help paying, for students from abroad Coming soon We are still gathering this for Binghamton University.
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Housing and food
Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[7]
Room and board, on campus $18,809[7]
Room and board, off campus (not with family) $18,809[7]
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
Average cost of attendance $30,345[7]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state $10,567 / $30,447[7]
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in
SAT optional[4] send it if it helps
November 1[5] Early Action deadline
Non-native English speakers must still submit an English proficiency score no more than two years old, unless waived.
The page says: “SAT/ACT test-optional university which means SAT/ACT scores are not required”
When to apply From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[5]
Early Action November 1[5] Decision January 15 Regular admission March 15[5] Decision By April 1 Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.
Your application checklist From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[6]
Common App, SUNY or Coalition application[6] Official transcripts for the most recent three years, with English translations[6] English proficiency score, unless waived[6] For F-1 or J-1 visa: International Student Financial Statement and official bank statements[6] Essay Coming soon
Interview Coming soon
Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.
Scores in detail What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test Coming soon We have not found the English test requirement on the school’s page yet.
SAT and ACT You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
SAT Optional
1340 to 1500[7]
Middle half of enrolled students · approximate, built from section percentiles 400 1600
ACT Optional
30 to 32[7]
Middle half of enrolled students 1 36
Extra steps for students from abroad Coming soon Records from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.
How many get in 39%[7] Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
Coming soon Applications a year
Coming soon Admitted from abroad
Living in Vestal Coming soon We are still gathering this for Binghamton University.
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.