FACTS & RANKINGS

SIXTY YEARS AND BEYOND

Stony Brook University offers more than 200 undergraduate programs and more than 140 graduate and professional programs.

MAJORS & MINORS

Most popular undergraduate majors: 
Biology, Psychology, Business Management, Computer Science, Health Science,
Economics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics

60+

Majors

  80+

Minors

#59

among national
universities

 

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— U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges

 

  

#26

among public universities

 

 

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— U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges

 

 

#1

public university in New York

 

 

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—U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges

  

 

#13

among national
universities in social mobility

 

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— U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges

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FACULTY

98%

of tenured/tenure-track faculty hold doctoral or highest degrees in their fields

2,700+

Inventions

850+

U.S. patents

10 of 300

Regeneron Science Competition finalists/semifinalists were mentored by our faculty in 2024,
making Stony Brook a major incubator of science and math talent in the country

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

CAMPUS RESIDENCES

(includes Southampton Campus)

33

Residence halls

27

Apartment-style buildings

10,514

Students live on campus (9,597 
undergraduate • 917 graduate)

78%

Of first-year students live on campus

 

STUDENT
BODY

(Fall 2024)

26,000+

Total Students

18,000+

Undergraduates

8,400+

Graduates and Professional Students

STUDENT
OUTCOMES

(2022-2023)

95%

Of recent bachelor’s recipients are either employed or enrolled in graduate/professional school one year after graduation

Nearly $700K
over 20 years

Return on investment of a Stony Brook
education, according to PayScale.com

ADMISSIONS
 

FALL
FIRST-YEAR CLASS
(2024)

55,879

Applications submitted

27,380

Students accepted

4,042

Enrolled

ACADEMIC PROFILE
OF ENROLLED
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

90-96

HS GPA (100-point scale)

1340-1480

SAT scores (1600 scale)

29-33

ACT scores (out of 36)

 

TUITION & FEES | 2024-2025

FINANCIAL AID   |  2022-2023

ANNUAL TUITION
& FEES

$7,070

NYS Resident Tuition

$28,874

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,780

Room & Board (varies according to meal plan)

$3,574

Fees

FINANCIAL AID

 

89%

Of full-time enrolled first-time students received financial aid (average is $13,300)

82%

Of full-time enrolled first-time students received scholarship/grant aid from federal/state government or institution (average is $10,300)

 

students in cap and gown

HISTORY

1957  Founded

2001  Became member of Association of American Universities

 

LOCATION

60 miles East of New York City

3 miles From West Meadow Beach on the eastern seaboard

1,039 acres On the North Shore of Long Island

COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS


College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is the intellectual core of the University, spanning the sciences, mathematics, humanities, social sciences and fine arts. Our elite faculty are curious scientists, scholars, artists and thinkers, driven for excellence in their disciplines and poised to mentor the next generation of leaders, thinkers and creators.Explore this college(College of Arts and Sciences)

College of Business

The college prepares students for leadership roles, fosters entrepreneurial growth and conducts the latest research that informs business practice. Our prominent faculty achieve rigorous standards for research productivity and teaching effectiveness. We attract top-quality students and engage them in the highest level of hands-on education.Explore this college(College of Business)

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Stony Brook is inventing the future of engineering and applied sciences education, research, and professional practice. CEAS is committed to advancing an innovative, cross-cutting research agenda at the nexus of engineering with medicine and natural and social sciences, well-positioned to drive regional and national economic development.Explore this college(College of Engineering and Applied Sciences)

Graduate School

Stony Brook offers graduate programs across the arts and sciences, engineering, business, journalism, health and medicine. As a member of the Association of American Universities and with our partnerships with Brookhaven National Lab and Cold Spring Harbor Lab, we offer a unique opportunity to become involved in pioneering research.Explore this school(Graduate School)

Renaissance School of Medicine

The Renaissance School of Medicine educates physicians and investigators in the biomedical and clinical sciences so that they are empowered to advance the frontiers of research, education, clinical practice and advocacy. As part of a large research university, we bridge the gap between clinical laboratory sciences and healthcare delivery.Explore this school(Renaissance School of Medicine)

School of Communication and Journalism

Our award-winning faculty educate journalists, public communicators and news consumers to value and transmit information that adheres to the highest standards of clarity, accuracy and reliability. Our school was created specifically to prepare you for a dynamic and evolving multi-media future.Explore this school(School of Communication and Journalism)

School of Dental Medicine

Integrated within Stony Brook Medicine, the School of Dental Medicine has a distinguished history and a vibrant future. The school continuously pursues excellence in education, patient care, discovery and leadership, and advances oral and general health throughout the local and global community.Explore this school(School of Dental Medicine)

School of Health Professions

From baccalaureate to doctoral degrees, the school offers a variety of high-caliber programs that promote professional growth in a supportive environment. We focus on the latest technological advances, exceptional teaching and meeting the growing healthcare needs of our community.Explore this school(School of Health Professions)

School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences

Our location on Long Island allows students and faculty to explore a variety of habitats and to tap into nearby resources like the National Weather Service. SoMAS faculty are internationally known for their leadership in research in the atmospheric sciences, all the major disciplines of oceanography and sustainability studies.Explore this school(School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences)

School of Nursing

The School of Nursing prepares nurse leaders at all entries of practice to advance the health of the local and global communities through high-quality educational programs, clinical practice, and public service. The advantage of being part of an academic medical center gives our graduates a competitive edge.Explore this school(School of Nursing)

School of Professional Development

SPD is home to graduate and career development programs that help professionals across fields continue to learn and to increase their earning power. We offer a host of high-quality, professionally relevant programs, including excellent graduate programs in face-to-face and convenient online settings.Explore this school(School of Professional Development)

School of Social Welfare

The School of Social Welfare is committed to building a more equitable society based on the values of human dignity, inclusiveness, diversity, equality, and economic, environmental and social justice. Opportunities exist for collaborative research and training with the health sciences and other disciplines.Explore this school(School of Social Welfare)
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