# Binghamton University — 2025-2026 Common Data Set admissions data

Source: Binghamton University 2025-2026 Common Data Set (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gfhP3fmqDS4lCQ801WDs2h2GEWfQ40n9/view), transcribed by Esslo on 2026-08-20.
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## Admissions statistics

- Average GPA: 3.88 — Average high school GPA of enrolled first-year students (weighted, 4.0+ scale).
- Middle 50% SAT: 1320–1480 — 25th to 75th percentile SAT composite scores for enrolled first-years.
- Middle 50% ACT: 31–34 — 25th to 75th percentile ACT composite scores for enrolled first-years.
- Acceptance Rate: 37.3% — Percentage of applicants offered admission for the most recent cycle.
- Retention Rate: 90% — Percentage of first-year students who returned for their second year.
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 83% — Percentage of the entering cohort graduating within six years.
- Student-Faculty Ratio: 16 : 1 — Ratio of full-time equivalent students to instructional faculty.
- Top Major Area: Biological & Life Sciences (21%) — Most popular bachelor's degree area by percentage of degrees conferred.
- Undergrad Enrollment: 14,559 — Total number of undergraduate students enrolled.
- Out-of-State Students: 16% — Percentage of first-year domestic students from outside the state.
- In-State Cost: $10,567 — Annual tuition and required fees for in-state students.
- Out-of-State Cost: $32,467 — Annual tuition and required fees for out-of-state students.
- % Receiving Need-Based Aid: 43% — Percentage of full-time first-years awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid.
- Avg. Aid Package: $19,658 — Average financial aid package for students with demonstrated need.
- Avg. % Need Met: 79% — Average percentage of demonstrated financial need that was met.
- First-Years On Campus: 97% — Percentage of first-year students living in college-owned housing.
- % in Fraternities: 15% — Percentage of undergraduate men who join fraternities.
- % in Sororities: 20% — Percentage of undergraduate women who join sororities.

## How Binghamton weighs application factors

- Rigor of High School Record: very important (CDS C7)
- Academic GPA: very important (CDS C7)
- Class Rank: important (CDS C7)
- Application Essay: important (CDS C7)
- Standardized Test Scores: considered (CDS C7)
- Recommendations: considered (CDS C7)
- Extracurricular Activities: considered (CDS C7)
- Talent / Ability: considered (CDS C7)
- Character / Personal Qualities: considered (CDS C7)
- First Generation: considered (CDS C7)
- Volunteer Work: considered (CDS C7)
- Work Experience: considered (CDS C7)
- Interview: not considered (CDS C7)
- Alumni Relation: not considered (CDS C7)
- State Residency: not considered (CDS C7)
- Religious Affiliation: not considered (CDS C7)
- Level of Applicant's Interest: not considered (CDS C7)

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: Is it hard to get into Binghamton University?**
A: Binghamton is selective but not out of reach, admitting about 37.3% of applicants in the most recent cycle from a pool of roughly 61,000. As the most selective of SUNY's four university centers, it sets a high academic bar — enrolled first-years average a 3.88 GPA and middle-50% SAT scores of 1320–1480 — and rigor of coursework and academic GPA are both weighed as very important factors.

**Q: What GPA do you need to get into Binghamton University?**
A: Enrolled first-year students at Binghamton report an average high school GPA of about 3.88 on a 4.0 scale. Academic GPA and the rigor of your course load are both weighed as very important factors, so the strongest applicants pair near-straight-A grades with an advanced schedule of honors, AP, or IB courses. Among the first-years who reported a class rank, 51% were in the top tenth of their graduating class.

**Q: Is a 1450 SAT good enough for Binghamton University?**
A: Yes, a 1450 is a strong, competitive score for Binghamton — it sits above the 1410 median and inside the middle-50% range of 1320–1480 for enrolled first-years (31–34 on the ACT). Binghamton is test-optional, so scores aren't required, but a 1450 would strengthen an application if you choose to submit it.

**Q: Does Binghamton University require the SAT or ACT?**
A: No — Binghamton is test-optional, so you can apply without SAT or ACT scores and they won't count against you. If you do submit, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1320–1480 on the SAT and 31 to 34 on the ACT. With scores optional, your GPA and the rigor of your transcript carry even more weight, since both are rated very important.

**Q: What are my chances of getting into Binghamton from out of state?**
A: Out-of-state applicants actually fare considerably better in Binghamton's admit numbers: the Fall 2025 CDS shows an out-of-state admit rate of about 73.7% (6,586 admitted from 8,932 applicants), compared to 29.1% for New York residents (14,324 admitted from 49,217 applicants). The large gap reflects the smaller, self-selected pool of non-residents who apply to a SUNY school, not a preference for out-of-state students. Academically, the same competitive profile — roughly a 3.88 GPA and middle-50% SAT scores of 1320–1480 — applies regardless of where you live.

**Q: How much does Binghamton University cost for in-state vs. out-of-state students?**
A: Annual tuition and required fees run about $10,567 for New York residents and $32,467 for out-of-state students. About 43% of first-years receive need-based grant aid, with an average need-based package near $19,658 and roughly 79% of demonstrated need met on average.

**Q: What are the most popular majors at Binghamton University?**
A: The biological and life sciences are the largest field at about 21% of bachelor's degrees, followed by business and marketing, the social sciences, and engineering and computing at roughly 13% each. Psychology (10%) and the health professions are also popular, reflecting Binghamton's strength across both the sciences and the liberal arts.

**Q: Does the application essay matter at Binghamton University?**
A: Yes — Binghamton rates the application essay as an important factor in its holistic review, ranking above standardized test scores, which are only considered. Because admission turns heavily on academics and the school is test-optional, a specific, well-revised essay is one of the clearest ways for a strong applicant to stand out beyond the numbers.

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