Binghamton University has officially made its debut on Forbes’ Top 25 Public Colleges in the United States. Forbes Ranks Binghamton Highest Among SUNY SchoolsForbes puts this list together by pulling from its annual “America’s Top Colleges” ranking, and Binghamton stood out. Binghamton Stands Beside the Nation’s BestBeing on Forbes’ list puts Binghamton University shoulder to shoulder with powerhouse schools like UC Berkeley, UCLA, and the University of Michigan. It puts Binghamton University on the national stage and highlights the community that stands behind it. Take A Look At Binghamton University's Mascot Timeline You know the Binghamton Bearcats, but they've only been the Bearcats for a relatively short period of the university's history.