Overview
Originally founded as a school for math and science teachers, Stony Brook University is a 4-year public university on Long Island and part of the State University of New York system. Stony Brook is home to 12 schools and colleges conferring degrees in over 200 academic programs as well as the SUNY system’s only undergraduate journalism school. Every spring, students from across campus compete in the annual Roth Pond Regatta, a boat race featuring student-constructed crafts. Throughout the year, Stony Brook schedules a number of all-campus celebrations including Diversity Day and Earthstock.
Acceptance Rate:
49%
Average Net Price:
$16,478
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1337
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,931 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $32,741 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $18,196 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
56%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,266
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,444
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,118
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
47%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4986
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,444
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$98,780,744
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$14,583,304
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
44%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,839
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$181
Students receiving federal loans
44%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,058
Average Other Loans Per Year
$17,262
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
50341
Students Applied
45%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1344
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
36%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
Average SAT Composite: 1337
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
25,865
Total Number of Undergrads
17,549
0
100
64%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
78%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
138
Faculty Overview
0
100
75%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
105
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
441
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
53%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
52%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Seawolves
School Colors
red, blue, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Colonial Athletic Association
Total Male Athletes
307
Total Female Athletes
183
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
27
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Stony Brook University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$62,600
Top 5 Cities
New York
San Francisco
Boston
Washington
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Stony Brook University
Northwell Health
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Google
Amazon
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Healthcare Services
Engineering
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$181
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