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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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About
About Stony Brook...
- Common App Accepted
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Branch of
- SUNY System
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Coastal Athletic Association
- New York
- Brookhaven
From Stony Brook University
At Stony Brook University, an exciting and dynamic education awaits you. Explore your passions while enjoying a vibrant student life, jump-starting your future with competitive career opportunities, and spending your college years in one of the most beautiful and desirable locations in America. The possibilities are endless.
Upcoming Events
July30
Campus Tour
118 Administration Building Stony Brook, NY 11794
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Experience life at New York's #1 public university! Our student-lead campus tour begins with a short information session in our Welcome Center followed by a walking tour that highlights our academic buildings, residence halls, health and wellness areas, student life, and our beautiful campus.
Experience life at New York's #1 public university! Our student-lead campus tour begins with a short information session in our Welcome Center followed by a walking tour that highlights our academic buildings, residence halls, health and wellness areas, student life, and our beautiful campus.
Sept15
Writing a Successful Application Essay
Online
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Join us on Sunday for the virtual presentation focusing on writing a successful college application essay.
Join us on Sunday for the virtual presentation focusing on writing a successful college application essay.
Sept15
Location, Location, Location! What is there to do in Stony Brook, NY?
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Join the Undergraduate Admissions Office for this live, virtual presentation: Location, Location, Location: What is there to do in Stony Brook, NY?
Join the Undergraduate Admissions Office for this live, virtual presentation: Location, Location, Location: What is there to do in Stony Brook, NY?
Stony Brook University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
January 15
Acceptance Rate
49%
SAT Range
1320-1500
ACT Range
28-34
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Will You Get Into SBU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Stony Brook University
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Cost
Net Price
$17,213/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,584/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
88%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
66%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.199 responses
45%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.231 responses
37%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.231 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Psychology
591 Graduates
Biology
549 Graduates
Business
464 Graduates
Health Service Preparatory Studies
446 Graduates
Computational and Applied Mathematics
399 Graduates
Economics
296 Graduates
Computer Science
258 Graduates
Nursing
219 Graduates
Political Science and Government
144 Graduates
Sociology
139 Graduates
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SBU Faculty Embrace AI as a Collaborative Tool to Enhance Learning
At Stony Brook, faculty across the entire campus have embraced AI while also girding for a paradigm shift that brings with it both hope and concerns. “For me, the most exciting thing right now is AI and education and how to prepare students who are in higher education,” said Susan Brennan, distinguished professor, cognitive science, Department of Psychology.
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Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
68%
On Campus
28%
Online
4%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
16,406Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,103
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
41%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
152 responses
Science Related Majors
42%
Pre-medicine
24%
Academic and stable
7%
Competitive
7%
No one talks to you
5%
Science and Research
5%
Outgoing
3%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.241 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.272 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
169 responses
Educational
22%
Challenging but fun
18%
Good
14%
Excellent
12%
Boring
10%
Wonderful
5%
Cut throat
4%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$57,600/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
78%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
63%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.115 responses
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Stony Brook University Reviews
Rating 3.55 out of 5 2,909 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
I got a full ride football scholarship to Stony Brook University in 2015. Starting with the official visit, the campus was big, beautiful and easy to get around! Everyone was super helpful when it came to finding classes, I knew all the short cuts thanks to them! The on campus bikes that you can rent allowed you to cross the entire campus with ease. The food at each of the chow halls was delicious and they always had options. There is a train on campus that’s free for students, there was the bar called the bench that was THE spot if you didn’t hear of any parties happening, which was rare. They are so many activities happening ALL the time so it’s super easy to meet new people from all walks of life. Lastly, the campus hospital arguably has the best food on campus. In conclusion, if you’re looking to learn at an IVY league level and still enjoy your student life, Stony Brook is the way to go.
- Other
- 3 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
My experience at Stony Brook University was overall a great one. I was able to partake in student life early on through athletics and clubs. Being involved at the beginning was a great way to make friends and ingratiate myself into the community. I enjoyed the events and student showcases they had on Staller steps, and the food at the Wang center was great! I would like to see different options provided at the dining hall that reach different cultures and backgrounds. I would also like to see more support for people of color within athletics, especially for freshman and sophom*ores who may be new to the area.
- Alum
- 2 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
The campus is nice. I've lived on campus for my whole time here. It's too expensive. They force first years to pay for their overpriced meal plan, and the food's not even good. The dorm experience is about the same as any other place, I suppose. There's many clubs, and there are always events going on on campus.
As for academics, you have your fair share of good and bad professors. They have a tutoring center and help rooms for common subjects like math, physics, chemistry, and writing. The few times I've tried studying in the library, it's always been noisy. The "private" rooms you can reserve aren't noise insulated at all. The dividing walls don't even go all the way to the ceiling. You can hear everything the people next to you are doing and saying.
I've heard that getting accomodations is difficult and depends on the instructor, even after going through all the paperwork with the Student Accessibility Support Center. The campus is also not that great for physical disabilities.
- Senior
- a month ago