Affordable Excellence
We are a great value — whether you're talking about cost of tuition, return on investment, graduating with low debt or the success of our alumni.
As a public institution, Binghamton provides students with a rigorous education and the ability to graduate with less debt than the national average, allowing them to more easily begin a career or attend graduate school after earning their bachelor's degrees.
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PayScaleCost of Attendance
Note: Cost of attendance reduced due to COVID-19 adjustments to fall 2020 tuition and housing.
| Annual budget (2020-2021) |
New York State Resident | Out-of-State Resident | International Resident |
| Tuition | $7,070* | $24,660 | $24,660 |
| Fees | $2,999 | $2,999 | $5,218*** |
| Housing and meals | $15,601** | $15,601 |
$15,601 |
| Cost of Attendance | $25,670 | $41,260 | $45,479 |
As of Aug. 2020, subject to change
*Reflects tuition rate for non-Excelsior recipients
**Reflects housing plan standard double and average meal plan
***International students: Fees do not include the SEVIS fee. For a complete breakdown
of student fees, visit the tuition and fees charts on the Student Accounts website.
