Binghamton University is ranked 79th among all public and private national universities, and 31st among public colleges, according to the annual rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

Every year, the news outlet publishes what many regard as the gold standard for college rankings in the United States. This year, the outlet looked at 1,400 colleges and universities, focusing on academic quality, and measures including graduation rates, retention rates and social mobility.

Graduation rates for first-generation college students were factored into the ranking's overall methodology for the first time this year, U.S. News said.

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Last year, BU was 32nd for Top Public Schools in the National Universities category. BU was ranked 80th among National Universities last year. .

The university moved up 10 slots, from 62 to 52, on the report's Best Value Colleges list.

“We have much to be proud of. Binghamton University has a growing reputation for academics, research and scholarship, and these rankings are proof that our students — whether at the bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. levels — are taking advantage of so many opportunities,” President Harvey Stenger said in a statement. “That, combined with a committed group of faculty, staff and alumni, means that we believe we’ll see Binghamton rising in the rankings in the coming years.”

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