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Stony Brook University

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About Stony Brook University

The State University of New York at Stony Brook, commonly referred to as Stony Brook University (SBU), is a public research university in Stony Brook, New York, United States, on Long Island. Along with the University at Buffalo, it is one of the State University of New York system's two flagship institutions. Its campus consists of 213 buildings on over 1,454 acres (588 hectares) of land in Suffolk County and it is the largest public university (by area) in the state of New York. Opened 69 years ago in 1957 in Oyster Bay as the State University College on Long Island, the institution moved to Stony Brook in 1962. Stony Brook is part of the Association of American Universities and the Universities Research Association. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Stony Brook University, in partnership with Battelle, manages Brookhaven National Laboratory, a national laboratory of the United States Department of Energy. The university acquired land for a Research & Development Park adjacent to its main campus in 2004, and has four business incubators across the region. Stony Brook is the largest single-site employer on Long Island; over 25,500 s

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49%

Acceptance

$18,784

Net price

18,101

Enrollment

76%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

A

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

49%

Acceptance rate

1,419

SAT average

31

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading650730
SAT Math680770
ACT Composite2933

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,784

Average net price

$10,931

In-state tuition

$32,741

Out-of-state tuition

$18,196

Room & board

$900

Books & supplies

$30,539

Total cost of attendance

39%

Students receiving Pell grants

35%

Students with federal loans

$18,228

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$12,943
$30–48K
$15,432
$48–75K
$20,728
$75–110K
$23,424
$110K+
$27,716

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$74,502

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$59,492

Median earnings (6 yrs)

76%

Graduation rate

90%

Retention rate

86%

Earn more than a HS grad

$22,608

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

18,101

Total enrollment

5%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

36%

First-generation

Gender balance

51% women
49% men

Race & ethnicity

Asian
36%
White
25%
Hispanic
16%
Black
6%
Two or more races
3%

Stony Brook University FAQ

Is Stony Brook University a public or private school?

Stony Brook University is a public institution located in Stony Brook, NY.

What is the acceptance rate at Stony Brook University?

Stony Brook University has an acceptance rate of 49%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Stony Brook University cost?

The average annual net price at Stony Brook University is $18,784 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $10,931 in-state and $32,741 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Stony Brook University?

About 76% of students at Stony Brook University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Stony Brook University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Stony Brook University students earn a median of $74,502 per year.

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

Admitted students at Stony Brook University have an average SAT score of 1,419 and an ACT midpoint of 31. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Stony Brook University?

Stony Brook University enrolls about 18,101 students.

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