Binghamton University SAT & ACT Scores

Binghamton follows SUNY's decision to suspend SAT and ACT requirements, and its admissions committee reviews applications with or without scores. On the Common App, Coalition App or SUNY application, you check yes or no for having scores included in your review, and you cannot change that choice after you submit. Most applicants can self-report scores and send official reports only if they enroll; athletes, international students and students living outside the U.S. must have scores sent officially by the testing agency. Binghamton combines your highest section scores from multiple sittings of the same test, but it never mixes SAT and ACT sections. The ACT writing and science sections and the SAT essay are not required. Some joint early assurance programs do require SAT or ACT scores.

Among enrolled first-years in the fall 2025 entering class who reported the SAT, the middle 50% scored 1320–1480 and the median was 1410. Reading and Writing scores ran 650–740, with a median of 700, and Math scores ran 660–760, with a median of 710.

43% of enrolled first-years had SAT scores in this profile, so the range describes the students who chose to share an SAT score, not the entire class.

Binghamton builds an SAT superscore from your best Reading and Writing and Math scores across test dates. If you self-report, enter each test date rather than a superscore you worked out yourself. A superscore at or above 1410 puts you in the upper half of enrolled SAT submitters, and 1480 or higher puts you in the top quarter.

Only 9% of enrolled first-years in the fall 2025 entering class reported the ACT. Their middle 50% composite was 31–34, with a median of 33. English scores ran 29–35 and Math scores ran 28–33.

Binghamton combines your highest ACT section scores across sittings and does not require the science or writing sections. A composite of 34 or higher puts you in the top quarter of enrolled ACT submitters, and 31 marks the bottom of the middle half. Because few students sent the ACT, treat this range as a rough guide.

Binghamton offers non-binding Early Action, with applications due at the start of November, materials due at the start of December and decisions by mid-January. Regular admission applications and materials are due in mid-January, with decisions by the start of April. There is no Early Decision plan. Educational Opportunity Program applicants cannot apply Early Action, and BFA and BMus programs in the School of the Arts have their own portfolio and audition deadlines.

If you choose to send scores to Binghamton for fall 2027, a practical target is an SAT at or above 1410 or an ACT at or above 33, and 1480 or 34 puts you in the top quarter of enrolled submitters. If your scores fall well below 1320 or 31, you can apply without them: Binghamton says it reviews applications with or without scores, and invitations to its honors programs consider all admitted students either way.

Binghamton says the high school transcript is still the most important part of the application. It also reviews your essay, activities and one teacher or counselor recommendation, and it looks for students who challenge themselves in and out of the classroom. Interviews are not required. BFA and BMus applicants in the School of the Arts also submit a portfolio and, if invited, audition.