Stony Brook University Admissions

SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, and More

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Updated July 23, 2017

Stony Brook University has somewhat competitive admissions, with around 40 percent of applicants accepted. Students will generally need grades and test scores above average to be considered for admission to the school. Along with an application, interested students will need to submit SAT or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation, a written personal statement, and official high school transcripts.

For more information, and to find out how and when to apply, be sure to visit Stony Brook's website.

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Admissions Data (2016)

Stony Brook University Description

Founded in 1957, Stony Brook University has quickly made a name for itself among the top research universities in the country. Because of the university's strengths in research and instruction, it was awarded membership in the Association of American Universities in 2001.

The 1,100 acre campus sits on Long Island's north shore about 60 miles from New York City. Stony Brook University offers undergraduates 119 majors and minors for students to choose from, and the biological and health sciences are particularly strong. The Stony Brook Seawolves (What's a Seawolf?) compete in the America East Conference.

Enrollment (2015)

  • Total Enrollment: 25,272 (16,831 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 54% Male / 46% Female
  • 93% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17)

  • Tuition and Fees: $8,999 (in-state); $26,239 (out-of-state)
  • Books: $900 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $12,882
  • Other Expenses: $1,868
  • Total Cost: $24,649 (in-state); $41,889 (out-of-state)

Stony Brook University Financial Aid (2015 - 16)

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 76%
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 68%
    • Loans: 43%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $9,723
    • Loans: $6,640

Academic Programs

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 89%
  • Transfer Out Rate: 19%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 52%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 72%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs

  • Men's Sports: Track and Field, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse
  • Women's Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Cross Country, Track and Field, Lacrosse, Volleyball

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    Data Source

    National Center for Educational Statistics

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