Binghamton University is widely regarded as the top value among New York's SUNY schools, offering rigorous academics in a scenic campus set within a nature preserve. Its strong accounting program, competitive admissions, and research-active faculty make it one of the most selective public universities in the Northeast.
Mascot: Bearcat
Notable Alumni
Paul Reiser (actor, Mad About You)•Tony Kornheiser (ESPN host, PTI)•Laz Alonso (actor, Avatar and The Boys)
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Safety
University Police operate 24/7 at Binghamton with a Safe Ride Van service, walking escort program, and secured dorms. Most incidents are disciplinary referrals.
The campus is in the town of Vestal, a quiet suburban community. The immediate campus area has very low crime, though the city of Binghamton to the north has somewhat higher rates.
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