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Binghamton University was founded in 1946 under the name Triple Cities College, originally a part of Syracuse University. It was renamed Harpur College in 1950, in memory of a pioneer of the area, and then named as a university center of SUNY in 1965.
Binghamton’s colleges and schools include the Decker School of Nursing, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, Health and Physical Education department, School of Education and Human Development, School of Management, and the Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Binghamton in the top 50 public universities nationwide, and has for the last 8 years.
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The Bachelor of Arts in Cinema develops leaders in the field of creative film. Students learn critical analysis and appreciation, as well as artistic expression. Interdisciplinary topics include sociology, economics, and history. The curriculum focuses on production and analysis, as well as artistry. The program recognizes the growing influence—and, therefore, importance—of cinema, and imparts that appreciation on its graduates.
The Individualized Major Program allows students to identify and create their own path of study, based on interest or career goals. An advisory panel of faculty and administrators determines the curriculum’s validity and approves or disapproves a student’s proposed curriculum. Such majors may include dual topics of study, group projects, or even new courses.
Binghamton University is searching for a diverse group of academically gifted young students to be their future graduates. Binghamton considers five different factors in the admissions process. In order of importance they are: academic performance (grade point average, courses completed, class ranking, and test scores), supplemental materials (personal essay, school activities, special talents or abilities), special circumstances or motivation, recommendations (at least one from a guidance counselor or teacher), and SAT II scores (not required, but recommended). Student must be approaching high school graduation, and there are no particular grade point average of test score requirements. Students with particular talents my have a special review by the department where they plan to study (music, art, etc.). Because admissions practices are intentionally targeted toward well qualified students, applicants often come to Binghamton with Advanced Placement credit. UB will accept such credit, provided the applicant scores 3 or better on a particular AP exam. Of the current freshman class, the combined SAT average was 1250 (compared to the national average of 1026). More than 80% of current freshman graduated in the top quarter of their high school graduating class. The average freshman had a high school grade average of 92%.
The majority of student scholarships awarded at Binghamton University are need-based. Therefore, students are encouraged to file their FAFSA as early as possible after January 1 in anticipation of the following academic year. No forms or applications in addition to the FAFSA or application for admission are required; students are profiled based on the academic information presented in their admission documents. Students are encouraged to pursue other means of scholarship funding, either through their high school or local community.
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There are 5,500 undergraduates living in University facilities on the Binghamton campus. Each “unit” of residence has its own life and organization. Freshmen are required to live on-campus and have housing accommodations guaranteed upon admission. There are University and public buses and taxis to shuttle students around Binghamton University and around town. More than 200 student organizations are registered with the Student Association, including cultural, political, and social organizations. There are 41 fraternities and sororities on the Binghamton campus. Other activities include musical productions, concerts, theatre, the campus radio station, and student volunteer opportunities.
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The Binghamton University Bearcats compete in the NCAA Division I and the America East Conference. Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming/diving, track & field, and wrestling. Women’s sports include basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming/diving, tennis track & field and volleyball. Binghamton’s outdoor athletic facilities include baseball and softball diamonds, tennis courts, and a championship-quality track and field facility. Indoor facilities include the West Gym’s basketball arena and aquatics facility, and the East Gym’s basketball arena and fit space. The athletic department provides strength and conditioning facilities for its student-athletes, and structure exercise and workout programs including sport-specific regimens and weight room schedules.
The Binghamton area is actually composed of the towns of Binghamton, Endicott, and Johnson City, making the surrounding area more like a small metropolis than collection of towns. The greater Binghamton area includes such diversions as orchestras, theaters, and art. There are numerous parks and opportunities for sporting activities.
| Overall Score On StateUniversity.com (about) | 90.9 |
| Total CostOn-Campus Attendance | $19,175 |
| AdmissionSuccess rate | 40% |
| ACT / SAT75 %ile scores | 29 / 1350 |
| Student RatioRatio of students to faculty | 23 : 1 |
| Retention(Full-Time / Part-Time) | 90% / 88% |
| EnrollmentTotal (all students) | 14,709 |
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We have 7 grandchildren and are paying for their education. Webster defines it thus: To train,develop the knowledge and skill, mind or character especially by formal education. Several have considered Binghamton but in light of the latest scandal and the responses of several of the "Academia' we have told then we do not feel your school will be in their best interest. For the racial card to be played by a certain individual is unbelievable. Sorry for you.
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A quick correction to “SUNY at Binghamton Academics”: Binghamton University’s colleges and schools include College of Community and Public Affairs, Decker School of Nursing, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Education, School of Management, Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, and The Graduate School. Additionally, among the unique programs that Binghamton University offers are our accelerated (combined) degree programs. Binghamton’s 50+ accelerated degree programs allow highly motivated Binghamton University undergraduate students to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree in a total of five years. Students can combine, for example, any Harpur College BA/BS with an MBA; a Political Science BA with an MPA; a Chemistry BA with a Chemistry MAT, a Computer Science BS with a Computer Science MS; and more.