Stony Brook University (SUNY)
Founded 1957
President Maurie McInnis (President)
Fees USD 10,339
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Stony Brook University is a public research university and member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), located in Stony Brook, New York on Long Island. Founded in 1957, Stony Brook is one of the four university centers of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the United States. The university enrolls approximately 26,000 students and is particularly renowned for its STEM programs, medical school, and research output.
Schools and Colleges
- College of Arts and Sciences — Natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and mathematics
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences — Engineering and computer science programs
- College of Business — Business programs including MBA
- Renaissance School of Medicine — MD and biomedical research
- School of Dental Medicine — DMD and dental research
- School of Nursing — BSN, MSN, and DNP programs
- School of Social Welfare — MSW programs
- School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences — Marine science and environmental research
How to Apply
- Application: SUNY Application or Common App
- Application Fee: $50
- Transcripts: Official high school transcripts
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1290–1480, ACT 30–34
- Essays: Personal statement required
- English Proficiency: TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: November 1
- Regular Decision: February 1
Admission Requirements
- Acceptance Rate: ~48% (selective)
- Average GPA: ~3.8
- In-State Tuition: ~$10,339 | Out-of-State: ~$28,769