Known best for their strong academic programs, distinguished faculty, talented students, and affordable tuition, Binghamton University, a renowned State University of New York (SUNY), has been dubbed "the premier public university in the northeast" by the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2007.

Binghamton University offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and academic departments. Within the Binghamton University campus are the Decker School of Nursing, Harper College of Arts & Sciences, School of Education, School of Management, and Watson School of Engineering & Applied Science, to name a few. The Discovery Center, which provides students with academic support and student-living services, and the Center for Academic Excellence, which offers free peer tutoring and computer access, are part of what makes the Binghamton University experience an enriching and rewarding one.

Binghamton goes beyond creating an exciting and academically challenging atmosphere by making great strides to introduce students to the off campus community. "Getaway Bus Trips" and "Late Night Binghamton" are programs intended to help students explore the surrounding area and find recreational ways to enhance their college education.

With tuition costs averaging around $4,350 a year for New York state residents and $10,610 for out of state students, Binghamton University has been cited as one of the Fiske Guide To Colleges' top 20 "Best Buys" in public universities, which is based on the quality of academic opportunities in relation to the cost. Overall, a quality, affordable education and rewarding campus experience is guaranteed at Binghamton University.