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Binghamton University, SUNY
  • 4 Year
  • VESTAL, NY
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Binghamton University, SUNY
#2 in Top Public Universities in New York
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • VESTAL, NY
  • 2,622 reviews
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    Binghamton University, SUNY Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    52%
    Average Housing Cost
    $11,433 / year
    Poll
    68%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 668 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 240 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,631 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 439 responses
    • Night Owl Milkshakes
      14%
    • Quesadillas
      14%
    • Ben & Jerry's icecream
      11%
    • Marketplace Bearcats
      9%
    • Mozzarella Sticks
      8%
    • Macaroni and Cheese
      7%
    • Night Owl Fried Mac and Cheese
      7%
    55%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 204 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 157 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      22%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      63%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      13%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      3%

    Safety

    Safety
    C+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    92%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 161 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 98 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      31%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      51%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      13%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      5%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 122 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      21%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      54%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      16%
    • Not very visible.
      7%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 255 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      2%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      15%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      60%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      24%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Musical Theater, Music Ensembles, Pep Band
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 188 responses
    • Spring Fling
      28%
    • Parade Day
      24%
    • SantaCON (a new tradition)
      17%
    • Bar Crawl
      10%
    • Halloween
      5%
    • Purim Carnival
      4%
    • Welcome weekend
      4%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 190 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      11%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      49%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      24%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      9%
    • Parties? What parties?
      7%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 116 responses
    • Parade Day
      43%
    • Spring Fling
      21%
    • Santacon
      17%
    • 4 Way during Homecoming
      4%
    • Halloween
      3%
    • Bar Crawl
      3%
    • Homecoming
      3%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    13%
    Women in Sororities
    21%
    53%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 232 responses
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