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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University is a large, public institution located in Stony Brook, ny. Founded in 1957, Stony Brook University offers undergraduate degrees in 212 majors.

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4 Year, Public
Division 1
17,549 undergraduates
cost $10,560 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Stony Brook University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 49.0%
SAT score average 1410
ACT score average 31
Average high school GPA 4.00
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Stony Brook University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
19 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Mathematics and Statistics
Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Biology, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Economics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,560
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,662
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $3,248
Cost of attendance* $32,370
Average financial aid package $15,261
Estimated cost $17,109 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $30,350
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,662
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $3,248
Cost of attendance* $52,160
Average financial aid package $15,261
Estimated cost $36,899 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Stony Brook University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,549, with gender binary students split 49% male and 51% female.

Total enrollment

25,865

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
30%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
28%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
20%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Stony Brook University, students love their Undergraduate Student Government. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 310 Administration Building, Stony Brook, NY 11794
phone 6316896000
address https://www.stonybrook.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Undergraduate student government

Asian students alliance

Commuter student association

Student blood drive committee

Korean student association

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Stony Brook University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Stony Brook University?

Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Stony Brook University? 

The acceptance rate for Stony Brook University is 49%.

What’s the average GPA for Stony Brook University?

The average high school GPA for Stony Brook University students was 4.00.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Stony Brook University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Stony Brook University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $129,480.

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