Stony Brook University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #214 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #106 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #94 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 221 | In New York State |
| #20 of 2,293 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top100 | For 18 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 49%
- Undergraduates
- 17,549
- Graduates
- 8,316
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.stonybrook.edu
Stony Brook University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Stony Brook University has an acceptance rate of 49% and is among the top 15% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 46% | 51% |
| Applicants | 50,341 | 22,956 | 27,368 |
| Admissions | 24,670 | 10,593 | 14,066 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,563 | 1,745 | 1,818 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 1 | 5 |
11,283 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,814 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,285 or 36%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1320
or below
75% of them
had 1490
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Stony Brook University are 1320-1490 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
106 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Stony Brook University are 28-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7858 (30%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7216 (28%) |
| Hispanic | 3438 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3434 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1673 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 1510 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 702 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 17 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,266
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,070 | $11,310 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,070 | $11,310 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,860 | $24,490 |
| Fee in-district | $3,490 | $2,633 |
| Fee in-state | $3,490 | $2,633 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,490 | $2,633 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 10,501 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,662 |
| Room charge | $10,612 |
| Meal charge | $7,050 |
Stony Brook University majors
Stony Brook University has granted 4,405 bachelor's degrees across 57 programs, 2,263 master's across 79 programs, and 562 doctorate degrees across 52 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Stony Brook University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 518 | 30 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 476 | 61 | |
| Computer Science | 254 | 246 | 27 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 511 | 5 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 401 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 261 | 88 | 25 |
| Social Work | 69 | 273 | 1 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 196 | ||
| Economics, General | 188 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 82 | 52 | 7 |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 140 | ||
| Medicine | 131 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 103 | 13 | 4 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 60 | 45 | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 104 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 48 | 38 | 9 |
| Mathematics, General | 78 | 7 | 10 |
| Physics, General | 41 | 32 | 19 |
| Chemistry, General | 55 | 14 | 20 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 71 | 12 | 2 |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 85 | ||
| Sociology, General | 70 | 1 | 7 |
| History, General | 59 | 6 | 6 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 71 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 69 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 69 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 66 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 65 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 63 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 60 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 35 | 20 | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 52 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 49 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 33 | 14 | 2 |
| Dentistry | 45 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 43 | ||
| Pediatric Nurse & Nursing | 41 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 35 | 5 | |
| Journalism | 40 | ||
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 31 | 6 | 2 |
| Science & Technology Management | 39 | ||
| Accounting | 38 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 36 | 2 | |
| Linguistics | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| Medical Informatics | 35 | 3 | |
| Public Health, General | 38 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 35 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 35 | ||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 34 | ||
| Creative Writing | 13 | 21 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 34 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 34 | ||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 33 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 7 | 26 | |
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 30 | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 29 | 1 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 29 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | 25 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 26 | ||
| Finance, General | 25 | ||
| Nursing Education | 24 | ||
| Philosophy | 7 | 12 | 5 |
| Anthropology, General | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| Engineering, Other | 20 | 1 | |
| Marine Sciences | 12 | 9 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 21 | ||
| Music, General | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| Nursing Administration | 21 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 10 | 1 | 9 |
| Environmental Design & Architecture | 18 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 17 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 7 | 10 | |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 10 | 7 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 14 | ||
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 14 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 13 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Molecular Pharmacology | 13 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 13 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 10 | 2 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 12 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 11 | ||
| Engineering, General | 11 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 11 | ||
| Evolutionary Biology | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 9 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 9 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 8 | ||
| Ecology | 5 | 3 | |
| Genetics, General | 1 | 7 | |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 8 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 7 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 | 4 | |
| Neuroscience | 6 | ||
| Nurse Midwife & Nursing Midwifery | 6 | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | 2 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 5 | ||
| Astronomy | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 4 | ||
| Linguistics and Computer Science | 4 | ||
| Physical Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 3 | ||
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | ||
| Social Psychology | 3 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | ||
| Communication, General | 2 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 1 | 1 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Anatomy | 1 | ||
| Cognitive Science, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 1 | ||
| Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 1 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,405 | 2,263 | 562 |
Stony Brook University has a graduation rate of 78%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 78% | 76% | 81% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Stony Brook University is a world-class research university with 110,929 scientific papers published and 4,529,310 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1356 | 26958 |
| 1993 | 1392 | 27590 |
| 1994 | 1551 | 30271 |
| 1995 | 1490 | 33140 |
| 1996 | 1607 | 36266 |
| 1997 | 1562 | 38713 |
| 1998 | 1580 | 42943 |
| 1999 | 1620 | 47259 |
| 2000 | 1725 | 51785 |
| 2001 | 1754 | 55123 |
| 2002 | 2117 | 63713 |
| 2003 | 2059 | 69515 |
| 2004 | 2081 | 74342 |
| 2005 | 2244 | 82568 |
| 2006 | 2570 | 90689 |
| 2007 | 2470 | 98196 |
| 2008 | 2520 | 106702 |
| 2009 | 2672 | 112939 |
| 2010 | 2608 | 122368 |
| 2011 | 2772 | 133656 |
| 2012 | 2990 | 146941 |
| 2013 | 3326 | 160978 |
| 2014 | 3346 | 168354 |
| 2015 | 3741 | 177111 |
| 2016 | 3765 | 186421 |
| 2017 | 3927 | 196262 |
| 2018 | 4067 | 210839 |
| 2019 | 4266 | 235423 |
| 2020 | 4833 | 272637 |
| 2021 | 4765 | 299599 |
| 2022 | 4644 | 279832 |
| 2023 | 5476 | 288994 |
| 2024 | 3714 | 272757 |
Stony Brook University alumni
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Adrien Brody
- Occupations
- film produceractorfilm actortelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Adrien Nicholas Brody is an American actor. He is known for his portrayal of Władysław Szpilman in Roman Polanski's war drama The Pianist (2002), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor at age 29, becoming the youngest actor to win in that category. He also became the second American male actor to win the César Award for Best Actor for the same film. For his role as a Holocaust survivor who emigrates to the United States in The Brutalist (2024), he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, and received his second Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
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Pat Benatar
- Occupations
- composeractorsingersongwritersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Patricia Mae Giraldo is an American singer and songwriter. In the United States, she has two multi-platinum albums, five platinum albums, and 15 US Billboard top 40 singles, while in Canada she had eight straight platinum albums, and she has sold over 36 million albums worldwide. She is also a four-time Grammy Award winner. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November 2022.
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Keiko Fujimori
- Enrolled in Stony Brook University
- Studied in 1993-1994
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Keiko Sofía Fujimori Higuchi is a Peruvian politician. Fujimori is the eldest daughter of former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori and Susana Higuchi. From August 1994 to November 2000, she held the role of First Lady of Peru, during her father's administrations. She has served as the leader of the Fujimorist political party Popular Force since 2010, and was a congresswoman representing the Lima Metropolitan Area, from 2006 to 2011. Fujimori ran for president in the 2011, 2016, and 2021 elections, but was defeated each time in the second round of voting.
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Joy Behar
- Enrolled in Stony Brook University
- Graduated with Master of Arts
- Occupations
- screenwriterjournalistpresenterteachervoice actor
- Biography
-
Josephine Victoria "Joy" Behar is an American comedian, television host, and actress. She co-hosts the ABC talk show The View, on which she has appeared since the beginning of the series. For her work on The View, Behar won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2009. She hosted The Joy Behar Show on HLN from 2009 to 2011 and Joy Behar: Say Anything! on Current TV, from 2012 until the channel switched formats in August 2013. Behar's latest weekly late-night talk show, Late Night Joy, aired on TLC in 2015. She also wrote The Great Gasbag: An A–Z Study Guide to Surviving Trump World.
General info
| Alternative names | SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 |
| Colors | red |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; February-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 4,918 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 310 Administration Building Stony Brook, New York, 11794-0701 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 6316326000 |