Harvey G. Stenger President | Binghamton University
Harvey G. Stenger President | Binghamton University
Of the four institutions in the county, three provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program, Binghamton University and Davis College.
At least 41,666 people applied to Broome County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 23,934 students enrolled in the universities, including 20,024 in undergraduate and 3,910 in graduate programs. Only 4.8% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (57%) and Asian (13.6%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Binghamton University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 18,312 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University | 41,642 | 17,490 | 18,312 |
| Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | 14 | 14 | 67 |
| Davis College | 10 | 5 | 146 |
| SUNY Broome Community College | -- | -- | 5,409 |
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