Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY | stonybrook.edu

At Stony Brook University, students don't just learn about discovery, they help drive it. New York's flagship public university and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), Stony Brook offers students the opportunity to work alongside internationally recognized faculty on research that addresses some of the world's most pressing challenges. Located on Long Island approximately 60 miles east of New York City, Stony Brook is Ranked #26 among all public universities and #59 among all national universities by U.S. News & World Report, combining world class research with the value of a public education. The university enrolls more than 27,000 students, offers 200+ undergraduate and 140+ graduate and professional programs, and provides countless opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in hands-on research across disciplines. With 95% of graduates employed or pursuing further education within one year, Stony Brook prepares students to make meaningful contributions in their careers, communities, and beyond.

Representatives

Dennis Jones
he/him/his
Regional Admission Counselor
(631) 632-6823
dennis.jones@stonybrook.edu

Details

Institution Type
Public

Campus Setting
Suburban

Closest Airport (Distance)
LGA (47 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
18,500 / 27,000

Average Class Size
25

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
19:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
15% / 72% / 12%

Athletics Division
Division I

Athletics League
Coastal Athletic Association

Mid-Range ACT / SAT
29 - 33 / 1340 - 1480

Mid-Range GPA
3.70 - 4.00

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Weighted
Scholarships: Weighted

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
55,879 / 27,380 (48%)

Deposits
4,042

Applications Accepted
Common App
Coalition App
State University of New York (SUNY) Application

Application Information

Test Optional? Yes

Demonstrated Interest? No

Rolling Admission? No

Admission Interview? No

Need-blind Admission? Yes

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Early Decision: Nov 1
Regular Decision: Jan 15

Transfer App Deadline
Fall: May 1
Spring: Nov 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Early Decision: Nov 1
Regular Decision: Jan 15

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Fall: May 1
Spring: Nov 1

Link to Scholarship Info
stonybrook.edu/commcms/finaid/scholarships

Points of Pride

1. Stony Brook University is New York’s flagship as the No. 1 public university in the State.

2. Anchored by Stony Brook University, The New York Climate Exchange on Governors Island is the first-of-its-kind international center for developing and deploying dynamic solutions to our global climate crisis.

3. All admitted first-year students at Stony Brook have the opportunity to participate in the Freshman Launch Year (FLY) program for their first semester or year at one of four locations, Florence, Italy; Incheon, Korea; Seoul, Korea; Shanghai, China.