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YOUR FUTURE STARTS AT SBU


Big futures start with smart choices. At New York’s #1 public university, you’ll gain access to 200+ programs, expert faculty and opportunities that go beyond the classroom.

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#1

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#12

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Find Yourself at Stony Brook University

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3,800+ full-time, first-year students 18,000 undergraduates 19 : 1 student to faculty ratio 100+ countries — AND — nearly all 50 states 60 miles from New York City 4 miles from the beach NEW YORK New York City STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY 500+ clubs and organizations 10+ dining locations 8 residential communities 18 NCAA Division 1 athletic teams 3,700+ full-time, first-year students 18,000 undergraduates 19 : 1 student to faculty ratio 100+ countries — AND — nearly all 50 states 60 miles from New York City 4 miles from the beach NEW YORK New York City STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY 350+ clubs and organizations 10+ dining locations 8 residential communities 18 NCAA Division 1 athletic teams

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Request more information to get a unique guide to Stony Brook University Admissions, including recommended high school course curriculum, test-optional policies, letter of recommendation insight, and more! 

Stony Brook is the #1 public university in New York and one of the most affordable top-ranked universities in the nation, providing a transformative education at a fraction of the cost. Ensure you are prepared to apply to universities with the strongest application.

 

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FIND YOUR PASSION

Unlock your potential with 200+ academic programs, including top majors like physics, biomedical engineering and sustainability studies. Plus, over 80 accelerated degree programs that allow you to get your BA and Masters degrees in just five years!

When you graduate, you can feel confident knowing that 94% of recent bachelor’s recipients are either employed or enrolled in graduate/professional school.

 

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ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

Make important connections by joining one of our 500+ student clubs, over 5,500 activities each semester, and 400-plus student-run cultural events and performances every year.

 

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