Binghamton University (State University of New York) College Portrait
Binghamton University (State University of New York)P.O. Box 6000 Binghamton, NY 13902-6000
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Binghamton University (State University of New York)
The best public university in the northeast. Period.
In a little over 60 years, Binghamton University has built a reputation as a world-class institution that combines a broadly interdisciplinary, international education with one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation. Binghamton is proud to be a "premier public university," which means we challenge our students academically, not financially. The result is a truly unique, best-of-both-worlds college experience. Our academic culture rivals a first-rate private university - rigorous, collaborative and boldly innovative -- while our campus culture exemplifies the best kind of public university experience: richly diverse students, active social life and deep engagement with the community. Our students, both undergraduate and graduate, work one-on-one with an exceptional faculty that includes Pulitzer Prize winners and groundbreaking scholars. They take advantage of special academic opportunities like combined degrees, foreign language study groups and an unparalleled international education program.
Living in the Community
Gorgeous Campus
The Binghamton metropolitan area was named one of America’s Top Ten “Best Green Places
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2010?
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| Total Students | 14,895 | |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 11,787 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 5,488 | 47% |
| Men | 6,299 | 53% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 20 | <1% |
| Asian | 1,464 | 12% |
| African American / Black | 641 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 924 | 8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | <1% |
| White | 5,661 | 48% |
| Two or More Races | 109 | 1% |
| International | 1,194 | 10% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 1,771 | 15% |
| Where do BUSUNY undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| New York | 80% |
| Other US States & Territories | 10% |
| Other Countries | 10% |
| Residency Unknown | <1% |
| How old are BUSUNY undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 20 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 4% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2010)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 - 30 | |
| Math | 620 - 700 | |
| Critical Reading | 580 - 670 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 86% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 98% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | 41% | |
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 3.6 | |
| Percent who submitted High School GPA | 89% | |
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2010-11 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $20,125
Binghamton University tuition, required fees, room and board are usually updated by mid to late summer for the academic year beginning that fall.
Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend Binghamton University (State University of New York) varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
How much would I pay?
Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- 39% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $6,716. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- 46% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $5,177. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2008-2009 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
BUSUNY Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 21 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 63% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 84% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 570 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 40% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 24% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 91% |
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Campus-based Housing
98% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
59% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
The safety of our students and the entire campus community are of the highest priority for Binghamton University. Our safety efforts touch all facets of your daily life, whether you find yourself in a residence hall, classroom, dining facility, office or out and about on campus.
Campus Crime Statistics
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Research Universities (high research activity)
- Size and Setting
- Large four-year, highly residential
- Enrollment Profile
- High undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary)
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
Student Activities and Involvement at BUSUNY
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful. Binghamton University surveys students to evaluate the overall experiences students are having, and uses this information to help enhance students' experiences while enrolled at the university. University staff, faculty, and students throughout the university work together to ensure that all students receive the best education possible, and that the experiences they have while enrolled at Binghamton add value to their lives both while enrolled, and after they graduate.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 94% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 63% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 41% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 87% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 26% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 64% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 64% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 17% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 96% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 92% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 57% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 65% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 94% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 45% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 70% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 95% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 74% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 64% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 87% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 63% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 75% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 83% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 76% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at Binghamton University (State University of New York) in 2009-10 | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3,025 |
| Master's | 754 |
| Doctoral | 116 |
| Total | 3,895 |
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| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2009-10 | |
|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | 15% |
| ENGINEERING | 11% |
| PSYCHOLOGY | 9% |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | 8% |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | 8% |
| Links to degree programs at Binghamton University (State University of New York) |
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Student Success & Progress Rate
A 96% four-year success and progress rate means that 96% of students starting in Fall 2004 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
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Counts for the Fall 2004 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 2,088 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 712 Full-Time Transfer Students
Success & Progress Rate Table
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2009 that returned for their second year: 91%
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Student Learning at Binghamton University (State University of New York)
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
Binghamton University enjoys a regional and national reputation for assessing student learning. The university holds itself accountable for student learning through faculty-led assessment approaches such as rubric-evaluations of student writing, reviews of course portfolios, and other student learning assessments that enhance student learning and instruction. In addition, the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment works with departments and programs to assist them in the assessment process, and several schools, colleges, and departments (e.g., Watson School, the School of Nursing, the departments of psychology, history, biology, chemistry, geography, among others) have earned recognition for reviewing samples of student work, and using information from such an assessment process to ensure that students are receiving excellent, impactful instruction. Through the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment, the division of academic affairs also works with the division of student affairs and other units on campus to ensure that all students have ample opportunities to learn, both inside the classroom and out.
Learning Assessment Examples
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
2009-10 Results from the ETS Proficiency Profile (formerly MAPP)
The ETS Proficiency Profile (formerly MAPP) measures critical thinking, analytic reasoning, and written communication and reports separate scores on critical thinking and written communication.
Test Administration Process
Test Information
Critical Thinking Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 116
Senior Score: 115
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Average SAT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1264
Senior Score: 1217
Written Communication Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 118
Senior Score: 118
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Average SAT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1264
Senior Score: 1217
Critical Thinking Results for Full-time Transfer Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 114
Senior Score: 116
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Written Communication Results for Full-time Transfer Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 119
Senior Score: 119
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Average SAT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 0
Senior Score: 1264