Best University in Stony Brook, NY [2025 Rankings]

We ranked Stony Brook University based on its reputation, research performance, and alumni impact. The rankings are determined by analyzing 4.53M citations received by 111K academic publications made by the university from Stony Brook, the popularity of 147 recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.

1. Stony Brook University

#6 in New York State

#94 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 49%
Average SAT: 1405
Average ACT: 31
Receiving Aid: 89%

Universities near Stony Brook

Distance, km 📏 km	University	Country rank 🏆	City
17	St. Joseph's College - Long Island	1640	Patchogue, New York
24	Five Towns College	1818	Dix Hills, New York
29	University of Bridgeport	580	Bridgeport, Connecticut
30	Fairfield University	393	Fairfield, Connecticut
30	Farmingdale State College	869	Farmingdale, New York
34	New York College of Health Professions	1644	Syosset, New York
36	Sacred Heart University	568	Fairfield, Connecticut
39	SUNY College at Old Westbury	993	Old Westbury, New York
40	Long Island University	320	Brookville, New York
42	New York Institute of Technology	795	Old Westbury, New York