Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Stony Brook University reported a 49.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Stony Brook University is a public 4-year institution in Stony Brook, NY, with an SAT reference of 1420 and an ACT reference of 31. The historical average net price is $18,784 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

49.0%

50,341 applicants

SAT reference

1420

Combined score

ACT reference

31

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$18,784

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Stony Brook University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)132014201500
ACT (composite, 1–36)283133

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

76.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

89.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$74,502

Student Body

18,101

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Stony Brook University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,943
$30,001 – $48,000$15,432
$48,001 – $75,000$20,728
$75,001 – $110,000$23,424
$110,000+$27,716

Top Majors at Stony Brook University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions688
Biological & Biomedical Sciences608
Psychology546
Business, Management & Marketing444
Computer & Information Sciences390
Social Sciences373
Engineering342
Mathematics & Statistics287
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies188
Physical Sciences162

Financial Aid at Stony Brook University

About Stony Brook University

Official website: https://www.stonybrook.edu/

Admissions: https://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/admissions.shtml

Frequently Asked Questions About Stony Brook University

What is the acceptance rate at Stony Brook University?

Stony Brook University reported a 49% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 50,341. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Stony Brook University?

The historical 49% acceptance rate suggests Stony Brook University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Stony Brook University?

The imported historical records for Stony Brook University include an SAT reference value of 1420 and an ACT reference value of 31. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Stony Brook University?

The stored historical average net price at Stony Brook University is $18,784 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 89%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,266 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Stony Brook University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Stony Brook University is 77%. its stored first-year retention rate is 90%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $74,502. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Stony Brook University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Stony Brook University?

Stony Brook University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Stony Brook University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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