9 Reasons to Consider Binghamton University

With only 13,000 undergraduates and a public school price tag, Binghamton University has a lot to offer out-of-state students. Annie and Laura visited campus last week and were impressed by the engaged faculty invested in student success, strong STEM programs and facilities, a vibrant Jewish community, and the opportunity to conduct research as a freshman. As part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, students have access to a myriad of study abroad programs and other resources while also enjoying the community feel of a mid-sized student body.

Here are 9 more reasons you should consider Binghamton University:

1. Great Value - Binghamton is consistently rated one of the best values in public education. Out-of-state tuition is $23,710 and total cost of attendance is $42,574. All out-of-state students are automatically considered for merit awards ranging from $6,000-$13,000 per year, and Binghamton is also very generous with awarding AP and dual enrollment credits for courses taken in high school.
2. Residential Colleges - Housing at Binghamton is based on an Oxford model with six different communities, each with its own unique personalities and traditions. Each community has 4-5 residence halls and distinct amenities - check out the fire pit at Newing College or the STEAM Makerspace at Mountainview College. Many of the dorms have been renovated in recent years. 
   
3. Major Metropolitan Area - Downtown Binghamton is about 10 minutes away, and a great option for off-campus housing particularly if you are taking courses at the University’s Downtown Center. Check out Strange Brew Cafe for breakfast or lunch, and Lost Dog Cafe for dinner, drinks, and a great karaoke scene!
4. Unique academic programs - Binghamton has several unique programs including a new BSW in Social Work, a Geography major with 8 distinct tracks, and the oldest Translation Studies Ph.D. program in the U.S. (with an undergraduate minor option).  
5. Freshman Research - Binghamton’s Freshman Research Immersion (FRI) Program is one of the few programs in the country that encourages students to begin hands-on research as soon as they arrive on campus. Students selected for FRI join one of ten different research streams, ranging from Neuroscience to Smart Energy. Students more focused on the humanities can get hands-on opportunities through the Source Project.
6. Career Preparation -The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development received the National Career Development Association's Exemplary Career Center Award in 2017. The staff focuses on getting freshmen involved in the career exploration process from day one, and boasts an impressive array of companies that recruit on campus.
7. Growing Theatre program - Binghamton’s current theatre major offers three different tracks, and a new BFA program is in the works. The Anderson Center for the Performing Arts is home to multiple venues and hosts five main stage performances per year.
8. Experiential learning in the Business program - School of Management students focus on hands-on experience with case competitions and programming at the new Innovation Lab. Top students are invited to participate in the PwC Scholars Program, and there is a 5-year MBA option available to both business and liberal arts majors.
9. Access to Nature - Binghamton’s campus in upstate New York includes a 182-acre nature preserve with 11+ miles of hiking and running trails - with wifi throughout, so you never get lost!

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