Binghamton University
About
Widely recognized as the premier institution within the SUNY system, Binghamton University is renowned for delivering a rigorous "Public Ivy" education with exceptional return on investment. The university is especially acclaimed for top-ranked programs in the School of Management, the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, and the flagship Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, all of which heavily emphasize undergraduate research and career placement. Campus culture is driven by a vibrant, collaborative student body organized into six distinct residential communities, creating a close-knit feel centered around the university's defining 190-acre on-campus Nature Preserve.
Wikipedia:The State University of New York at Binghamton, commonly referred to as Binghamton University (BU) or SUNY Binghamton, is a public research university in Greater Binghamton, New York, United States. The university's main campus spans 930 acres (380 ha) in the suburb of Vestal. As of fall 2025, the university enrolled 18,652 students in its six constituent schools, which offer a comprehensive range of over 130 academic programs of study.
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Binghamton University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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