SUNYs as an out-of-stater?

Applying to College
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(I hope I’m putting this in the right place. I’m new and still figuring everything out.)

I’m looking to transfer for fall 2007, and Binghamton is on my list of possible colleges. (I’ll be visiting when I head out to Cornell, Wells, and Rochester in October, so I’ll decide then if I’ll be applying or not.) I more than meet their standards, especially for transfers, and therefore I’m almost inclined to put them in the safety category. I’m resisting that urge, however, knowing how well-regarded and selective they are.

However, I’ve read conflicting reports about whether or not it’s unreasonably difficult to get into a SUNY as an out-of-state student. I know Binghamton is 92% in-state, but I don’t know if that’s because it’s mostly just New Yorkers applying or because they just don’t accept many out-of-staters that do.

Does anyone know what the real deal is with out-of-staters applying to SUNYs? I know they accept 54% of transfer applicants as opposed to 44% of freshman, but I’m guessing a lot of that is because of articulation agreements with in-state community colleges. I just don’t know whether or not I’m wasting my time looking at Binghamton, or any other SUNYs for that matter. Being from Connecticut, it’s not like I’m some “exotic” out-of-stater, so I’m not sure. Feedback is very much appreciated. :slight_smile:

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<p>Nobody from out-of-state applies.</p>

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<p>Oddly, I'm hoping that's the answer, and not that it's just impossible to get accepted. Thanks!</p>

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<p>For further discussions about Binghamton, see the following threads:</p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/forumdisplay.php?f=490%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/forumdisplay.php?f=490&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Thanks, but as I said (I probably should've been clearer), I'm curious about the SUNY system as a whole. Binghamton is my main focus right now, but I've also been looking at Geneseo and a few others.</p>

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<p>In one of the threads is a discussion about the "shame of the SUNYs" which might interest you. FWIW, Geneseo gets my vote over Binghamton.</p>

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<p>Problem is that Binghamton is one of the few SUNYs to have my majors, Medieval Studies and Comparative Literature. On top of that, their Medieval Studies department is exceptionally well organized -- they have five different degree tracks for it, the courses are run regularly, the faculty is comprised of specialists, etc. For my major, it seems to be the best one.</p>