For Out-of-State Students

Welcome to our webpage for out-of-state students! Here are just a few reasons why you should consider Stony Brook:

National Reputation: Stony Brook is ranked in the top 1 percent of all universities in the world by the London Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Extraordinary Value: Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked Stony Brook University one of the top 100 values in public colleges.

Prime Location: Our 1,100-acre campus is close to Long Island beaches and, with a train station right on campus, we're only a short ride away from New York City.

Great Campus Residences: Living on campus puts you at the center of everything SB has to offer.

Thriving Student Life: More than 300 clubs, red hot traditions, intramural sports, and a Division I athletics program.

Successful Graduates: We're ranked #22 among public universities with the highest paid graduates by PayScale.com.

Ready to apply? We accept the Common Application »

"I know what it is like to be a high school senior and be frantically trying to find the perfect school to attend. I really hope that my blog will show you what Stony Brook is really like and help you decide if this school is right for you. "

- Kaitlin, Current SB Student
from Loveland, CO
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