Binghamton University Shines As A Top Value Choice For Students

Just another accolade for Binghamton University. Receiving high marks is something our community should be proud of when it comes to Binghamton University being a top-ranked institution.

On September 30, 2025, Binghamton University announced that they have been named one of the nation’s best universities and best values in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

BU was recognized for strong academic quality and affordability. The report lists Binghamton University as the 35th best college in the nation for value. BU was 38th in 2025 and 85th in 2024.

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In the public university category, BU ranked 3rd for best value in the U.S., 1st for best value in New York State, 34th among the nation's best public universities, and 73rd among the nation's best overall universities.

This recognition as a best value university reaffirms our commitment to offering world-class education at an affordable cost. We’re proud to offer students a high-quality academic experience that prepares them for success in their careers without the burden of excessive debt. - Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger

In other best categories, U.S. News & World Report ranked Binghamton University at  #43 for veterans, #85 for psychology, #89 for social mobility, #109 for business, and #121 for economics. 

Binghamton University time and time again is listed among the best universities in the nation. It’s not only a powerful reminder of the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff and students, but it reinforces our commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student success. - Binghamton University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Donald Hall

Some of the criteria used for the rankings, according to Binghamton University, include graduation and retention rates, student selectivity, financial resources allocated per student, class sizes, proportion of faculty holding terminal degrees in their respective disciplines, student-to-faculty ratio, average federal loan debt among graduates, and assessments from academic years.