Stony Brook University Rankings
Below are a selection of Stony Brook University rankings collected from various rankings
releases. In the case where no United States or Public rank was listed in the given
publication the ranking was calculated manually. Use caution when interpreting rankings,
as methodologies vary. Links to the actual publication are available by clicking the
ranking name.
National Rankings
| Ranking | International Rank | United States Rank | Public Rank | Updated |
| US News | 59 | 26 | 09/2025 | |
| Forbes - Top Colleges | 80 | 30 | 08/2025 | |
| Wall Street Journal/THE US | 281 | 117 | 09/2025 | |
| Washington Monthly | 266 | 138 | 08/2026 |
International Rankings
| Ranking | International Rank | United States Rank | Public Rank | Updated |
| Times Higher Education† | 311 | 68 | 36 | 9/2025 |
| Shanghai Rankings ** | 187 | 59 | 33 | 08/2026 |
| QS World Rankings | 468 | 68 | 37 | 06/2026 |
| Center for World University Rankings | 225 | 72 | 40 | 06/2026 |
| Round University Rankings | 163 | 53 | 21 | 06/2026 |
| US News Global | 236 | 67 | 38 | 06/2026 |
† Times Higher Education World rank published as 251-300; ranks above are calculated
from subscores.
** ARWU (Shanghai) rank published as 151-200. Ranks above are calculated from subscores.