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Stony Brook University

Acceptance Rate 49.04 %
SAT Average 1,420
Tuition & Fees $32,741
($10,931)
Student Population 26,689
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,940

Academic Overview

Stony Brook University Campus, Stony Brook, NY
Stony Brook University is a public, four-years institute located in Stony Brook, New York. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $10,931 for New York residents and $32,741 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $14,222 for New York residents and $29,242 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 26,689 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 49.04% and the graduation rate is 76% last year.
The salary after graduation from Stony Brook University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $62,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, SUNY Stony Brook's tuition & fees is $10,931 for New York residents and $32,741 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $14,222 for in-state students and $29,242 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
New York ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,931$32,741
Graduate$14,222$29,242
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at SUNY Stony Brook. The acceptance rate of SUNY Stony Brook is 49.04% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.75%. The average graduation rate is 76% and the transfer-out rate is 14%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,940 and 65% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 26,689 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Stony Brook University is 49.04 %.
Acceptance Rate
49.04%
Graduation Rate for Stony Brook University is 76 %
Graduation Rate
76%
Transfer-out Rate for Stony Brook University is 14 %
Transfer-out Rate
14%
Retention Rate for Stony Brook University is 90 %
Retention Rate
90%
Student Population for Stony Brook University is 26,689
Student Population
26,689
Student to Faculty Ratio for Stony Brook University is 19 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,940 at Stony Brook University.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,940

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address310 Administration Building, Stony Brook, NY 11794-0701
Phone631-632-6000
WEBhttps://www.stonybrook.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/admissions.shtml
Online Applicationhttps://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/freshman/application-procedures/
Financial Aidhttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/finaid/finaidbasics/net_price_calc.html
Veterans Tuitionhttps://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/vets/
Athletichttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/irpe/about/consumerinfo.html
Disability Servicehttps://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dss/index.html

Offered Degrees

SUNY Stony Brook offers 307 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's830
Master's1011
Doctorate (Research)560
Doctorate (Practical)140
Post-Bachelor's Certificate382
Post-Master's Certificate150

Special Learning Opportunities

Stony Brook University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:10,315)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,154)

Veterans Benefits

Stony Brook University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔