SUNY Stony Brook Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 49.04%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1420. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,931
- Out-of-State Tuition: $32,741
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at SUNY Stony Brook:
- Total Enrollment: 26,689, including 1,783 online students
- 18,263 Undergraduate, 8,426 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.3% men, 52.7% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 76%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 14%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 90%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 307 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 171 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
SUNY Stony Brook Overview
Stony Brook University (SUNY Stony Brook) is a four-year, public school located in Stony Brook, NY. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The SUNY Stony Brook's tuition & fees is $10,931 for New York residents and $32,741 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 70% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,113.
The school has a total enrollment of 26,689 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
SUNY Stony Brook's acceptance rate is 49.04% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.75%. The median SAT score is 1420 and the ACT score is 31.
SUNY Stony Brook ranked 111st in National Universities and 24th in New York Colleges rankings. Stony Brook University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Stony Brook University is $10,931 for in-state students and $32,741 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,222 for in-state students and $29,242 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,315 for New York residents and $35,320 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,507 for New York residents and $31,527 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,931 | $32,741 |
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| Graduate | $14,222 | $29,242 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,315 | $35,320 |
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| Graduate | $14,507 | $31,527 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Stony Brook University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at SUNY Stony Brook
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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