Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
4-year Public university
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Overview

SUNY Stony Brook University is a public institution established in 1957 with suburban setting located at Stony Brook. It is ranked 58 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,560 (2024); out-of-state tuition and fees are $30,350 (2024). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of  17,509. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#58 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Stony Brook, New York
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1957
Selectivity Moderate
Size Large
17,509 Undergraduates
Website http://www.stonybrook.edu/

Learning

18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$48,434
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$13,717
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $10,560
Outstate Tuition Fee $30,350
Room and Board Fees $18,292
$48,743 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

49% (Moderate Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.9 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal
Other Applications Accepted Coalition

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a primary or native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Mar
01
Early Action Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Nov
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Mar
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$15,000 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$11,700 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $48,434
61% Students with need received Financial Aid
10.6% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, State aid form

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarships
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility students who are currently seniors in high school who have achieved a meritorious unweighted high school
Minimum Criteria based on academic qualifications
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarships
Total Worth --
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria a minimum high school GPA of 90%
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Honors College Scholarships
Total Worth --
Eligibility admitted Honors College student
Minimum Criteria based on outstanding academic achievement
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Alumni Association Black and Latino Alumni Network Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details The Black and Latino Alumni Network have been inspired by the way in which financial support contributed to their ability to complete their studies at the University. In the spirit of paying it forward, it became important to them to extend their hand to help others of similar backgrounds who may also be facing struggles and challenges that could impede their academic success.

Be an Undergraduate student, enrolled full time (minimum of 12 credits/semester).
Demonstrate high academic achievement with preference given to an incoming freshmen with a minimum HS GPA of 90. When awarding to a Continuing or Transfer student, preference will be given to those with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
For retention purposes, the student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrate financial need as determined by a current FAFSA application, reviewed and confirmed by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services.
Students should also demonstrate commitment to civic engagement and social responsibility. Some examples of civic engagement include, but are not limited to, participation in voter registration and volunteering in groups that demonstrate commitment to community and society as a whole.
Alumni Association Past Presidents Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details Student must be enrolled in a full time degree granting academic program
Student must demonstrate a high academic achievement by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Student must demonstrate financial need as determined by the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Student must demonstrate clear leadership ability through participation in on-campus or off-campus activities
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Students

17,509 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
90% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
65% Students graduate within 6 years