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What's it like at Binghamton University SUNY?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Binghamton. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Cloudy
175 or fewer days of sun / year
Suburb
Campus Setting
27°
Average winter temp
66°
Average summer temp

Greek Life

Binghamton University SUNY has a moderate Greek life scene. 16% of men join fraternities. 16% of women join sororities. 16% of the undergrad student body participates in Greek life.

16%
Greek life participation
16%
Fraternity
16%
Sorority

Generally speaking, students a schools with noticeable Greek participation tend to find that Greek life dominates the social scene.

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D1

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Binghamton University SUNY:

90°
75.0
60.0
45.0
30.0
15.0
0.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Cloudy
Are we sure the sun exists?
175 or fewer days of sun / year
Snowfall
Extreme
Get out the snowplow!
35 or more inches of snow / year

Geography

Binghamton University SUNY is in a suburban setting with low to moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Greater Binghamton
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Suburb

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Binghamton University SUNY.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

New York elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

New York's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns are not allowed on campus.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Binghamton University SUNY about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Binghamton University SUNY is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Binghamton University SUNY? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Binghamton Transfer Student Association
  2. 2. Binghamton Cheese Club
  3. 3. New York Public Interest Research Group
  4. 4. American Red Cross Club
  5. 5. Paws and Effect
  1. 1. Spring Fling
  2. 2. UFest/Rec Fest
  3. 3. Parent and Family Weekend

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