- Acceptance rate: 39% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 670–740 reading and writing, 670–760 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 30–32 composite
- Average net price: $18,860 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Binghamton University reported: an acceptance rate of 39% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 30–32.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Binghamton University reviews each application.
Binghamton University GPA requirements
Binghamton University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Binghamton University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Binghamton University acceptance rate
Binghamton University admitted 20,464 of 53,007 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 39%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Binghamton University (formerly SUNY at Binghamton) is a public 4-year university in Vestal, New York, with 14,669 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Binghamton University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 670 | 700 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 710 | 760 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 32 | 32 |
| ACT English | 30 | 33 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 30 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1415 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Binghamton University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Binghamton University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,860 a year at Binghamton University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Binghamton University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Binghamton University admitted 39% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How selective is Binghamton University?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Binghamton University admitted 39% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Binghamton University?
Binghamton University's acceptance rate was 39% for fall 2024: it admitted 20,464 of 53,007 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Binghamton University?
Binghamton University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Binghamton University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Binghamton University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 44% sent SAT scores and 9% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Binghamton University?
A lot: Binghamton University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers college preparatory program, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Binghamton University students have?
The middle 50% of Binghamton University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 670–740 in reading and writing and 670–760 in math; ACT composite 30–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Binghamton University accept AP credit?
Yes. Binghamton University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Binghamton University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,860 a year at Binghamton University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Binghamton University if a parent went there?
No. Binghamton University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Binghamton University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Binghamton UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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