[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is SUNY at Binghamton to get into?
This page provides the latest information on Binghamton University (SUNY at Binghamton)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. SUNY at Binghamton's acceptance rate is 38.61% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 53,007 students applied and 20,464 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into SUNY at Binghamton.
To apply to SUNY at Binghamton, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, SUNY at Binghamton's acceptance rate is 38.61% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.87%. 23,527 men and 29,452 women applied to SUNY at Binghamton and 9,217 men and 11,233 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,584 men and 1,661 women were enrolled in SUNY at Binghamton. You can explore the SUNY at Binghamton's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
Median SAT and ACT Score
For the academic year 2025, 1,423 students (44% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 297 students (9% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at SUNY at Binghamton.
The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,410, including 700 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 710 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 740 and the 25th percentile is 670. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 760 and the 25th percentile is 670.
The median ACT composite score is 32, with a 75th percentile score of 32 and a 25th percentile score of 30 at SUNY at Binghamton. The median ACT Math score is 30 and the median ACT English score is 33.
How competitive is SUNY at Binghamton's score?
The SAT and ACT scores at Binghamton University are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,261, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2024-25, total 3,248 first-year students enrolled in SUNY at Binghamton. The proportion of full-time students is 99.85% and part-time students is 0.15%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 48.77% and women students is 51.14%.
The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at SUNY at Binghamton.
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at SUNY at Binghamton. The english proficiency test is required .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Binghamton University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to SUNY at Binghamton:
- Open Admission Policy: No
- Undergraduate Application Fees: -
- Graduate Application Fees: -
- Admission Information: www.binghamton.edu/admissions
- Online Application: www.binghamton.edu/admissions/apply
- Calendar System: Semester
- Course for High School Students: Not Offered
- Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
- Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
SUNY at Binghamton Admission Frequently Asked Questions
SUNY at Binghamton is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 38.61%.
SUNY at Binghamton recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to SUNY at Binghamton is 1,410, and the average ACT score is 32. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
Yes, SUNY at Binghamton requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.
Yes, SUNY at Binghamton requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.
SUNY at Binghamton does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, SUNY at Binghamton requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, SUNY at Binghamton requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.
The institutional SAT and ACT codes for SUNY at Binghamton are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.