Stony Brook University
Public university · Stony Brook, NY · 18,101 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
49%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1330–1500
ACT (middle 50%)
29–33
Average net price
$18,902
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$31,654
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
77%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Stony Brook University?
Stony Brook University accepts about 49 of every 100 applicants (49%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1330 and 1500 on the SAT. A score at or above 1500 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1330, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 29–33.
The latest federal data says Stony Brook University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Stony Brook University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Stony Brook University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $31,654 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $18,902 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $10,931 for NY residents and $34,911 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$10,931
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$34,911
- Room & board$18,874
- Total cost of attendance$31,654
- Average net price after grants$18,902
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Biology, Psychology, Business, Computer Science.
Stony Brook University FAQ
- What is Stony Brook University's acceptance rate?
- 49% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Stony Brook University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1330–1500. Aim for 1500 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Stony Brook University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 29–33.
- Is Stony Brook University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Stony Brook University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Stony Brook University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Stony Brook University cost?
- About $31,654 a year before aid; $18,902 on average after grants.
- What is Stony Brook University's FAFSA school code?
- 002838. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Stony Brook University receives your information.
- What is Stony Brook University's graduation rate?
- 77% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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