A premier public research university in upstate New York with 18,600+ students and one of the fastest-growing research programs in the state.
Binghamton offers over 130 undergraduate and 150+ graduate programs across six schools. The university emphasizes rigorous, collaborative academics rivaling private institutions while maintaining a vibrant public university culture. Faculty include 60+ distinguished professors with 93% holding the highest degree in their field. The university provides honors programs in nearly every major, accelerated dual-degree options, and extensive research, internship, and education-abroad opportunities.
The main campus spans 930 acres on a wooded hillside above the Susquehanna River, featuring state-of-the-art facilities including the Anderson Center for the Performing Arts, Glenn G. Bartle Library, Science Library, and a 190-acre Nature Preserve. Students enjoy 450+ clubs and organizations, NCAA Division I athletics, tight-knit residential communities, and a strong campus culture emphasizing community engagement. The university maintains a Carnegie Community Engagement Classification and generates $1.79 billion in economic impact for New York state.
As a public university subsidized by New York state, Binghamton maintains reasonable tuition rates and offers comprehensive financial aid including assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, and federal work-study. The low cost of living in Greater Binghamton and free bus transportation to campus enhance affordability. The university attracts 2,500+ international students from 100+ countries and has won eight national awards for internationalizing its campus and curriculum.
Binghamton graduates achieve higher starting salaries ($72,438 vs. $55,260 national average, class of 2022) and are actively recruited by 1,800+ employers annually. Alumni work at leading organizations including Microsoft, Google, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and major consulting firms. The university's research program ranks among the two fastest-growing in New York state, and its endowment reached $330 million as of 2026.