Binghamton University
The State University of New York at Binghamton (Binghamton University or SUNY Binghamton) is a public research university with campuses in Binghamton, Vestal, and Johnson City, New York. It is one of the four university centers in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. As of Fall 2020, 18,128 undergraduate and graduate students attended the university.
State University of New York at Binghamton | |
Former names | Triple Cities College of Syracuse University (1946–1950) Harpur College (1950–1965) |
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| Motto | "From breadth through depth to perspective" On seal: "Unity, Identity, Excellence" |
| Type | Public research university center |
| Established | 1946 |
Parent institution | State University of New York |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $ 148.1 million (2021) |
| Chancellor | John B. King Jr. |
| President | Harvey G. Stenger |
| Provost | Donald E. Hall |
Academic staff | 768 (2019) |
| Students | 18,148 (Spring 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 14,333 (2022) |
| Postgraduates | 3,815 (2022) |
| Location | Vestal , New York , United States 42.0888°N 75.9670°W |
| Campus | Midsize city, 930 acres (3.8 km2) |
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| Newspaper | Pipe Dream |
| Colors | Green |
| Nickname | Bearcats |
Sporting affiliations |
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| Mascot | Baxter the Bearcat |
| Website | binghamton.edu |
Since its establishment in 1946, the school has evolved from a small liberal arts college to a large research university. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Binghamton's athletic teams are the Bearcats and they compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Bearcats are members of the America East Conference.