About Stony Brook University

General
Rankings
  • Ranked in the top 1 percent of all universities in the world by the London Times Higher Education World University Rankings
  • Ranked in the top 100 public national universities by U.S. News & World Report and included on their list of notable programs for undergraduate research/creative projects
  • Ranked one of the 100 best values in public colleges and universities by Kiplinger
  • Ranked eighth among public universities with students going on to elite graduate programs by the Wall Street Journal
  • One of only 10 universities nationwide recognized by the National Science Foundation for combining research with undergraduate education
Faculty
  • 98% of instructional faculty hold doctoral degrees or highest degrees in their fields
  • Responsible for more than 1,500 inventions and more than 450 patents
  • Mentor on average of 10% of the 300 Intel Science Talent Search competition finalists and semifinalists each year, making SB the second-largest incubator of Intel talent in the country
Colleges & Schools
Majors & Minors
  • 67 Majors and 77 Minors
  • Most Popular Majors: Psychology; Biology; Business Management; Health Science; Economics; Sociology; Political Science; History; Biochemistry; English
Campus Residences
  • Our 28 residence halls and 23 apartment-style buildings house 9,475 residents (8,260 undergraduate and 1,215 graduate students)
  • Included are two new residence halls that incorporate eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient features
  • All residence halls and apartments offer wireless Internet access
  • Each quad has computing and fitness centers and all rooms have high-speed Internet and cable TV
  • Approximately 83% of freshmen live on campus
Location
  • Only 60 miles east of New York City and 3 miles from West Meadow Beach on the eastern seaboard of the US
  • Situated on 1,039 acres on the north shore of Long Island
  • A four-season climate, tempered by proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound

About Admissions, Financial Aid, & Student Body

Freshman Class 2011
  • Applications: 26,770
  • Accepted: 10,506
  • Enrolled: 2,500
Academic Profile of Enrolled Freshmen
  • GPA: mid-50% range 88-95
  • SAT: mid-50% range for Math: 590-690; Critical Reading: 540-640; Writing: 530-640
  • ACT: mid-50% range 25-29
Annual Tuition & Fees
  • Tuition: $5,270 NYS Resident; $14,720 Out-of-State
  • Room & Board: $10,574 (varies according to meal plan)
  • Fees: $1,724
Financial Aid
  • 57% of full-time enrolled freshmen receive need-based aid; average amount $8,553
  • 37% of full-time enrolled freshmen receive merit-based aid; average amount $3,169
  • 51% of full-time enrolled freshmen receive self-help aid; average amount $5,449
  • FAFSA is required for need-based aid
  • FAFSA deadline: submit as soon after January 1 as possible but before March 1 for maximum consideration
  • Stony Brook's Federal School Code: 002838
Student Body, Fall 2011
  • West Campus undergraduate: 14,853
  • West Campus graduate: 5,801
  • Total West Campus students: 20,654

  • East Campus undergraduate: 1,115
  • East Campus graduate: 2,252
  • Total East Campus students: 3,367
     
  • Southampton graduate: 82
  • Total Stony Brook students: 24,103
Retention and Graduation Rates
  • For freshmen entering in Fall 2010: 91.6% returning for second year
  • For freshmen entering in Fall 2005 (2,499 students): 
    • 67% graduating within six years
    • 2% still enrolled after six years
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Student Outcomes
  • Nearly 94% of our 2007 graduates are either employed or continuing their education.
  • Ranked 22nd among public universities with the highest paid graduates by Payscale.com.


Students on Zebra Walking Path

Stony Brook University ranks in the top 100 best values in public colleges, according to Kiplinger.