Stony Brook University – SUNY

#54Public research universitySuburban
26,000
Total Students
18,000
Undergrads
8,400
Graduates
49%
Acceptance
📍 Stony Brook, NY
🎓 Est. 1957
🌐 Website
📊Admissions
49%
Acceptance Rate
3.75-4
Middle 50% GPA Range of Admitted Students
1340-1480
Composite Score
Middle 50% SAT Range of Admitted Students
29-33
Composite Score
Middle 50% ACT Range of Admitted Students

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Application Timeline

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Early Application Deadline
Not Applicable
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Decision Released
Not Applicable
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Regular Decision Deadline
January 15
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Decision Released
By March 31

Application Methods

Regular Decision
Transfer Admissions
⚖️Fit Profile

👍 Great Fit If You Are:

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STEM deep-divers

if you love problem sets, labs, algorithms, and theory, Stony Brook gives you rigor and depth.

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Research-driven minds

if you want to work with national labs and real research teams early, this is a rare opportunity.

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Budget-conscious achievers

if you want a strong STEM degree without private school debt, SUNY value is unbeatable.

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Quiet grinders

if you thrive in focused, academic-heavy environments without excessive distractions, this is your pace.

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Global learners

if you value an international campus and diverse perspectives, Stony Brook brings that vibrancy.

🚨 Not Ideal For:

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Party-heavy extroverts

social life exists, but it’s not the heart of campus culture.

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Liberal arts explorers

while options exist, the humanities aren’t the primary focus here.

3

Small-class seekers

many intro courses are large and lecture-based in format.

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Warm-weather lovers

winters on Long Island are cold, windy, and sometimes brutal.

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Passive students

with so many resources, it’s up to you to pursue research, internships, or support.

📍Campus Location
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👨‍🎓Student Life

☀️ Weather & Climate

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spring

45-65°F (7-18°C)

Mild with showers

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summer

70-85°F (21-29°C)

Warm and humid with thunderstorms

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fall

50-70°F (10-21°C)

Cool and crisp with foliage

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winter

30-50°F (-1-10°C)

Cold with some snow

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Humid subtropical/continental climate with four distinct seasons

☀️Average 210 sunny days per year

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Demographics

12%
International Students

Gender Ratio

Male
50%
Female
50%

Ethnic Distribution

White
40%
Hispanic
20%
Asian
15%
International
12%
African_american
10%
MultiRace
3%

📚 Popular Majors

Biological Sciences
Engineering
Business Administration
Computer & Information Sciences
Psychology
💰Annual Tuition
In-State$10,644
Out-of-State$28,874
🍽️Dining & Nearby Areas

Campus Area Dining

West Side Dining Commons
East Side Dining Commons
Roth Dining Hall

Nearby Areas

Port Jefferson
10 miles

Harbor village with shops and restaurants

Price Range: $$
Patchogue
15 miles

Downtown hamlet with diverse eateries

Price Range: $
💸Career Outcomes
$57,000
Median Earnings
95%
Employment Rate
$50,000
Starting Salary
B+
Career Grade

Top Employers

Google
Amazon
Pfizer
Northwell Health
JPMorgan Chase

Top Graduate School Destinations

Stony Brook University Graduate School
New York University
Columbia University