Stony Brook University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Stony Brook, NY

$7,070

Avg in-state tuition

$24,740

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Stony Brook University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Stony Brook University is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Stony Brook, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,010, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 49%. The university offers 78 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 76%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,070, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $24,740.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

49% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.

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90% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

76% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-32

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1230-1440

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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27k

Students enrolled

90%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

35%

Asian

23%

Non-U.S. Citizen

13%

Hispanic

12%

Unknown

7%

Black

6%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

53%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

13

Total Online Enrollment

24,029

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

95% On-campus

5% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 1% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 12% online

Master's Check Bold 7% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,070 $24,740
Graduate $11,310 $23,100

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $900
On-campus room and board $14,884
On-campus other expenses $1,868
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $15,572
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,336
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,336

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $24,722 $42,392
Off-campus without family $28,878 $46,548
Off-campus with family $13,306 $30,976

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

50%

State Grant Aid

46%

Institution Grant Aid

64%

Pell Grant

37%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,253
State Grant Aid $4,644
Institution Grant Aid $4,146
Pell Grant Aid $5,009

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debt after graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC