#1
public university in New York
- U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Colleges
#26
among public universities
- U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Colleges
#59
among national universities
- U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Colleges
#188
among the top 1,000 universities worldwide
- ShanghaiRanking 2026 ARWU
Academic Excellence
World-class doesn't mean out of reach – 98% of first-time students receive financial aid, delivering an exceptional return on investment with a 95% post-graduation career and graduate school placement rate.
200+
programs to choose from. World-class faculty.
R1 Power
Backed by tier 1 (R1) research power and Nobel and Pulitzer-winning faculty, Stony Brook opens doors most universities can't – at a public-university cost.
80+
accelerated degree programs allow students to earn a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in just five years.
Priceless Education, Affordable Price
Financial Aid
(2024-2025)
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More than 50%
of students graduate with zero educational loan debt
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90%
of first-time students receive an average of $10,000 in financial aid
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98%
of first-time students receive an average of $10,000 in grant or scholarship aid.
Student Outcomes
(2022-2023)
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95%
Of recent bachelor's recipients are either employed or enrolled in either graduate/professional school one year after graduation
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Nearly $700K over 20 years
Return on investment of a Stony Brook education, according to PayScale.com
From Manhattan to Montauk
Just 60 miles from the city, Stony Brook connects students to Tier 1 (R1) research and internships that turn learning into a career. An on-campus LIRR station provides direct access to Manhattan.
Nestled four miles from the beach, Stony Brook University’s main campus offers prime coastal access, along with marine sciences field stations located further east in the heart of the Hamptons.
Fall 2025 First Year Student Body Profile
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1350-1470
SAT Scores (Out of 1600)
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30-34
ACT Scores (Out of 36)
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3.7-4.0
High School GPA (4.0 scale)
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92-98
High School GPA (100 scale)
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48%
Admit Rate
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3,964
Total Enrolled First Years
*Values based on middle 50% of students who submitted test scores for evaluation.