Overview

Stony Brook University, State University of New York is a University institution located in Stony Brook, NY, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Admissions Office
118 Administration Building
Stony Brook, NY  11794-1901
United States

Contact Richard Beatty
Associate Provost
Email: enroll@stonybrook.edu
Phone: 631-632-6868
Fax: 631-632-9898

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Design/architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Asian Studies/civilization
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Evolutionary Biology
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Pharmacology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Earth Science Teacher Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Comparative Literature
French Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Linguistics
Russian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Polysomnography
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Human Computer Interaction
International/globalization Studies
Marine Sciences
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

50,341

Applied

24,670

Accepted

17,549

Enrolled

Female Admissions

27,368

Females Applied

14,066

Females Accepted

51%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

22,956

Males Applied

10,593

Males Accepted

46%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.6

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3.5
Other requirements:	Audition

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	April 1st	No
Other early decision plan	October 1st	January 31st	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	677	640	720
SAT Math	720	680	770
ACT Composite	31	28	33

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,070

In-state

26,860

Out-of-state

7,070

In-district

Fees

3,860

Full-time student fees

17,662

Room & board

10,612

Room only

Financial Aid

14,547

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,967

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,298

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,722

Avg. Loan Aid

4,703

Avg. Grant Aid

10,155

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

59%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

17,549

Total Undergrad students

8%

International Students

7%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.33%
Black or African American	6.04%
White or Caucasian	26.81%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.06%
Asian	35.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	3.12%
Other	4.66%

Gender

Male (49.03%)

Female (50.97%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	52%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Stony Brook Roth Quad Regatta, Strawberry Fest & Diversity Day and EarthStock

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Undergraduate Student Government, Commuter Student Services, Philippine United Student Organization , Graduate Student Government and Chinese Association at Stony Brook

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

1,659

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,100

Part-time - 559

Male - 931

Female - 728