SUNY Binghamton, Vestal, New York
This larger mid-sized university prides itself as being “the best public university in the Northeast.” It has grown enormously since I visited 13 years ago. New dorms and academic buildings have been built showing how this university has matured. Binghamton offers over 130 different majors and more than 450 clubs and organizations. Even though it is a larger school, there are numerous opportunities for students to make it feel smaller.
• Public
• Undergraduate enrollment – 14,408
• Admit rate – 27%
• Financial Aid forms required – FAFSA
• Retention rate – 88%
• Student to faculty ratio – 19:1
CURRICULUM
• Popular majors include biological science, neuroscience, economics and accounting
• Business and engineering are particularly strong
• Academically qualified students can be eligible direct admission to PharmD program
• Study abroad is very popular
• Binghamton Impact extends learning beyond the classroom with internships, research and community-engagement opportunities
• Cross over schools include Boston University, Cornell, and Miami Ohio
STUDENT BODY
• Residence Halls are clustered into 6 different communities
• Intelligent and collaborative students thrive here
• Weekend life is full of on-campus activities
• Only 10% come from outside NY
• About 15% of student participate in Greek Life
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
• Apply to school directly to one of the colleges
• Demonstrated Interest is not a significant factor
FINANCIALS
• Merit and Need based aid are offered
photo courtesy SUNY Binghampton
