,·Public Research University·Est. 1946
“New York State's premier public university — elite academics at a public price.”
Binghamton University is widely regarded as the most selective campus in the State University of New York system, offering the academic quality of a top private university at a fraction of the cost. Founded in 1946, Binghamton has rapidly risen in national rankings and is particularly celebrated for its engineering, business, and liberal arts programs. The university's 930-acre Nature Preserve campus in the Southern Tier of New York provides a parklike setting where students can explore wooded trails, wetlands, and wildlife — an unusual backdrop for a research university. The campus features five distinct living-learning communities organized around academic themes, giving students an immediate sense of belonging within the larger university. Binghamton draws a highly competitive student body, many from the New York City metro area, who choose it for its rigorous academics, strong pre-professional advising, and exceptional value. Graduates are recognized and recruited by top employers and graduate programs across the country. For students seeking the rigor and prestige of a top-tier institution without the private university price tag, Binghamton delivers.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$10,775
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$31,475
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Binghamton's flagship liberal arts college offering more than 60 majors across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
ABET-accredited engineering school with strong programs in computer science, systems science, and electrical engineering.
AACSB-accredited business school known for rigorous accounting, finance, and management programs.
Accredited nursing and health sciences programs with strong clinical placement networks.
4 years
ABET-accredited CS program in the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering. STEM-designated for the 24-month F-1 OPT extension. Strong placement into IBM (founded in nearby Endicott, NY), Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and the broader Northeast tech corridor.
4 years
AACSB-accredited public business school known for accounting (top-tier CPA pass rates), finance, and supply chain. Watson/SOM 4+1 STEM MBA pathway lets international students extend OPT eligibility through a STEM-designated graduate degree.
4 years
STEM-designated, ABET-accredited program with active research collaborations across SUNY's medical and pharmacy programs. Direct undergraduate research access through Binghamton's Smart Energy and Center for Biomedical Engineering.
4 years
CCNE-accredited; Decker is one of the most-respected SUNY nursing programs and offers strong clinical placements across upstate NY hospital systems. Graduate-level DNP and PhD pathways available for those continuing.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $51,252
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
