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About SUNY Stony Brook
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Stony Brook University, State University of New York is a public, state university in the suburb of Stony Brook, New York. SUNY Stony Brook was founded in 1957. The university enrolls around 25,710 students per year, including 17,509 undergrads.
SUNY Stony Brook Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into SUNY Stony Brook. In 2022, SUNY Stony Brook accepted 49% of applicants. In 2022, 19,908 out of 40,513 total applicants were accepted.
| Stony Brook University, State University of New York Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 49% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 41% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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College Info
SUNY Stony Brook Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to SUNY Stony Brook is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to SUNY Stony Brook is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
SUNY Stony Brook SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1320 - 1480
Math SAT Range
680 - 780
Reading SAT Range
640 - 720
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1480 and Above
Good
1320 to 1480
Avg
1320 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for SUNY Stony Brook students is 1396. Applicants with SAT scores of 1480 and above have a good chance of being admitted to SUNY Stony Brook, while applicants with SAT scores between 1320 to 1480 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1320 have a low chance of being offered a spot at SUNY Stony Brook.
SUNY Stony Brook Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$28,266
In State$48,056
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,070
$26,860
Fees
$3,702
$3,702
Housing
$16,594
$16,594
Books
$900
$900
Student Life
Wondering what life at SUNY Stony Brook is like? There are approximately 25,710 students enrolled at SUNY Stony Brook, including 17,509 undergraduate students and 8,201 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 93% percent are from NY and 7% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time6%
Part Time93%
In State7%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
25,710
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
49%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$10,772
Out-of-State
$30,562
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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