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Binghamton University

Binghamton publishes 39% (Fall 2024). Out-of-state applicants got in at 79%; in-state (new york) at 31%.

Acceptance rate
39%
College Scorecard, latest cycle
SAT middle 50%
1340–1500
Section 25th–75th, summed
ACT middle 50%
30–32
Avg. HS GPA
3.88
Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024-25, item C12)
Test policy
Test-Optional
2026-27
Regular deadline
Jan 15, 2027

Acceptance rate

What Binghamton's 39% is made of

The published rate averages groups with very different odds. These are the splits Binghamton reports itself.

By residency

79%
Out-of-state
31%
In-state (New York)

Fall 2024

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Part of Real Acceptance Rates, our series decomposing published rates from each school's own Common Data Set.

Testing

Test-Optional for 2026-27

Policy

Binghamton (SUNY): 'Binghamton is a test-optional university (SAT/ACT scores not required).' Self-reported scores, if submitted, must be verified officially by May 15 upon enrollment. No future change announced.

SAT middle 50%
1340–1500sum of section 25th–75th percentiles
ACT middle 50%
30–32
Average HS GPA
3.88Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024-25, item C12) · Source

Applying

Deadlines, essays and AI policy

Early deadlines
Nov 1, 2026 (EA)
Regular decision
Jan 15, 2027Source

Full cycle calendar: Application Deadlines.

At a glance

Size and cost

Undergraduate enrollment
14,655
Tuition (out-of-state)
$30,447
Category
Public
Admissions site
www.binghamton.edu

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Sources

Test policy and deadlines last verified 2026-08-17.

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