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State University of New York at Binghamton

State University of New York at Binghamton
P.O. Box 6000
Binghamton, NY 13902-6000

Official telephone: (607) 777-2000
Website: www.binghamton.edu

Screen last updated on: January 2009

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

11,515

Full-time undergraduates:

11,042

Part-time undergraduates:

473

Total graduate students:

2,920

Full-time graduate students:

1,703

Part-time graduate students:

1,217

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Northeast

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

First-year student breakdown:


7.1%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.2%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
11.9%	Asian or Pacific Islander
7.9%	Hispanic
47.0%	White (non-Hispanic)
9.5%	total international (nonresident aliens)
16.4%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


5.3%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.2%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
13.0%	Asian or Pacific Islander
6.7%	Hispanic
44.6%	White (non-Hispanic)
8.5%	total international (nonresident aliens)
21.7%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

931 acres

City or town school is located in:

Binghamton, NY

Population of city/town:

53,000

Nearest major city:

Syracuse, NY

Distance of nearest major city:

70 miles

Population of nearest major city:

163,860

Online campus map:

www.binghamton.edu/maps/
campus.html

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

No. Readmitted students are not guaranteed housing.

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (82%)
single-student apartments (16%)
special housing for disabled students (1%)
other housing including Special interest housing, chemical free housing, learning communities, international students offered break housing

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

98%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

56%

Percent of students who live off campus:

44%

Students required to live on campus:

Students are required to live on campus Freshman year only.

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

49%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

500

Other computer facilities/services:

Wireless network, e-mail, web publishing, e-portfolios, wiki, multi-media editing stations, video streaming capabilities, pod-casting ability.

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Archives; music and special collections; Science Library; University Downtown Center Library; Library Annex at Conklin.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

art museum, nature preserve, teaching greenhouse, Center for Learning and Teaching, research centers, electron microscopy laboratories, GIS Core Facility, Integrated Electronics Engineering Center, Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

writing, math, study skills, Chemistry; ESL

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance

Counseling services:

minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, on-campus recruiting, credentials file, online resume software.

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, adaptive computers, assisted listening devices, and tutors offered through discovery program.

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

90%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Percent of women who join sororities:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station

School newspaper(s):

Pipe Dream, published weekly.

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

158

Campus-based religious organizations:

Campus Bible Fellowship, Newman Association/Catholic Students, Maimonides Society, Korean American Baptist Student Organization (KABSO), CHABAD, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Hillel-Jewish Student Union, Hindu Student Council, Indian Christian Fellowshi

Minority student organizations:

Latin American Student Union, National Society Black Engineers, Sul Poong, International Entertainment Club, Association for Latin Professionals in Finance and Accounting, Bert Mitchell Minority Organization, Binghamton Association of Mixed Students, Black Dance Repertoire, Black Student Union, Caribbean Student Association, Charles Drew Minority Pre-Health Society, Asian Student Union, Muslim Students Association, Diverse Cultural Excellence

International student organizations:

African Student Organization, Chinascope, Haitian Student Union, Hong Kong Exchange Square, International Indian Student Union, International Entertainment Club

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Actuarial Association; AIDS Prevention Awareness & Care (APAC); Alpha Phi Omega; American Marketing Association; American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Amnesty International; Animation Club; Art Co-op; Association for Computing Machinery; Ballroom Dance Club; Bhangra; Binghamton Media Group; Binghamton Prospect; Binghamton Review; Binghamton Sound, Stage and Lighting (BSSL); Binghamton Television; Binghamton University Circus Arts Association (BUCAA); Binghamton University Psychological Association; Binghamtonics; BU MASTI dance group; BU Zoo; Campus Climate Challenge; Chess Club; Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles (CARP); Chemical Society; Children's Dance Theatre; Circle K; Club Sports; College Democrats; College in the Woods Council; College Libertarians at Binghamton University; College Republicans; Colleges Against Cancer; Crosbys; Dickinson Community Town Council; Eating Awareness; Element Magazine; Engineers Without Borders; Escape; Experimental Media Organization; Fashion Industry Club; Finance Club; Food Co-op; Go Club; Gospel Choir; Habitat for Humanity; Hans Perspective; Harpeggios; Harpur Jazz Project; Harpur's Ferry SVAS; Harpur Palate's Undergraduate Group of Students; High Hopes; Hillside Community; Hinman College Council; Human Development Association; Imagination Craft Works; Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers; Italian Club; International Flag Dancers; Intramural Sports; Journal of Philosophy, Politics, and Law (JPPL); Jump Nation; Justice for Children International; Karaoke Club; Magic: The Gathering Collectible Card Game Club; Mary Mahoney Nursing; Mock Trial Club; Model United Nations; Mountainview College Council; Music Organization; National Asian American Society of Accountants; Nervous Breakdown Project; New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG); Newing College Council; Nursing Students Association; Orchesis; Off Campus College Transport; Paintball Federation; Pep Band; Phi Delta Epsilon; Pipe Dream; Pre-Dental Association; Pre-Veterinary Society; Professional Fraternities Council; Psi Chi; Psychobiology Club (Psybio Club); Rainbow Pride Union; Red Cross Club; Rhythm Method; Rotaract; Senior Class Council; Setting the Road to Improvement Via Education (S.T.R.I.V.E.); Sigma Alpha Lambda; Ski and Snowboard Club; Society of Automotive Engineers; Society of Human Resource Management; Society of Women Engineers; Spanish Club; Speech/Debate; Student Environment Awareness Club; Student Association; Student Poets Society; Student Volunteer Center; Students for Students Int'l (BSSI); Students in Free Enterprise; SUNY Kids; Susquehanna Community Council; Tap That; Tastebuds; The Binghamton Swingers; The Treble Makers; ThiNK NK; Thurgood Marshall Pre-Law Society; Undergraduate Anthropology Organization; Undergraduate Student Biochemistry Advisory Board; Vibrations; WHRW-Harpur Radio Workshop; Women's Student Union; Womyn's Center; X-Fact'r; Zionist Organization (BUZO)

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Joel Thirer,
Director of Health/Physical Education/Athletics

Director of women's athletics:

Jeol Thirer,
Director of Health and Physical Education/Athletics

Athletic department's mailing address:

Binghampton University
P.O. Box 6000
Binghampton, NY 13902-6000

School colors:

dark green, black and white

School mascot:

Baxter the Bearcat

Athletic conference memberships:

American East Conference (Division I);Colonial Athletic Association (Division I)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's golf	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's lacrosse	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's lacrosse	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's lacrosse	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's soccer	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's swimming	yes	NCAA Div. II
Men's tennis	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's track and field (indoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's track and field (outdoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's wrestling	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's lacrosse	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's soccer	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's softball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's swimming	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's tennis	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (indoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (outdoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's volleyball	yes	NCAA Div. I

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports:

13%

Athletic facilities:

gymnasiums, pools, FitSpace.

Intramural/Recreational sports:

basketball, billiards, bowling, dodge ball, flag football, floor hockey, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wallyball, kickball, racquetball.

Club sports for men:

aikido, badminton, cycling, equestrian, fencing, ice hockey, roller hockey, shotokan, skiing, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, jiu jitsu, bowling, crew/rowing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, handball, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, running, softball,

Club sports for women:

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Syracuse, NY (70 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Binghamton, NY (7 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Binghamton, NY (3 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

excellent

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

48% immediately, 50% within 5 years of graduation

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

Columbia University, CUNY--Hunter College, CUNY--Queens College, Hofstra University, Long Island University, New York University, Pace University, SUNY--Binghamton, SUNY--Stony Brook, St. John's University, Syracuse University, University at Buffalo--SUNY.

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

85% within two years of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Firms that most frequently hire graduates are Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Teach for America, J.P. Morgan, United Health Services, Deloitte & Touche, Lockheed Martin, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, and NYC Teaching Fellows.

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

Tony Kornheiser - ESPN commentator, columnist
Sean Egan - Lead developer, IMing technology at Google
William Baldwin - actor

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