Stony Brook University, SUNY
- 4 Year
- STONY BROOK, NY
Stony Brook University, SUNY
- 4 Year
- STONY BROOK, NY
- Rating 3.51 out of 5 2,744 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade D+
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade C
- Dormsgrade C minus
- Campus Foodgrade C minus
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade B
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About
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Colonial Athletic Association
Stony Brook University, SUNY Rankings
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SB Admissions
Acceptance Rate
49%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1230-1440
ACT Range
26-32
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$16,478 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,468 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
76%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
65%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 182 responses45%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 209 responses37%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 209 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Psychology497 Graduates
- Health Service Preparatory Studies459 Graduates
- Biology449 Graduates
- Business437 Graduates
- Computational and Applied Mathematics415 Graduates
- Economics311 Graduates
- Computer Science250 Graduates
- Nursing224 Graduates
- Political Science and Government140 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering135 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
16,586 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,424
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 219 responsesPoll
46%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 250 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$57,600 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
76%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%63%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 110 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Not a bad university experience overall! There's certainly ups and down but you'll find that at every college, find a solid group of friends and you'll enjoy your stay here for a while! Challenging yet rewarding academics, extra-curricular activities and a club for everyone.
Stony Brook has excellent academic standing, the students and staff are nice and the education is good. The food is pretty good and everyone I've met is friendly and open to conversation. The professors are usually through in their materials and are always open to having students over during office hours to answer any further questions. Although a lot of students I've met, and myself including, have noted that the workload is often overwhelming. Furthermore, the administrative services are lacking. Emails are often unanswered or continuously pushed onto the next person, especially if you major in humanities or any major that goes outside the traditional requirements. Usually it's better to ask questions in person then to request or ask for anything online. That said, the school provides a diverse field of study where specific mixes of majors and minors are found at Stony Brook while unavailable elsewhere. And while the work is challenging, I have no regrets going here.
It's a good university, but the classes are not easy As, especially if you are a STEM major. As a biology and psychology double major, I tend to struggle in certain classes. They can feel impossible, but I'm sure if you put your maximum effort you will probably end up being very prepared for graduate school. Do NOT underestimate the courses offered here. In addition, self studying may be required because some professors are only focused on their research. But because there is research, there are opportunities to get involved! For the price, you are getting a phenomenal education where you will leave more knowledgeable than you came here. The Greek life isn't typical, which is kind of a good thing, because joining Greek life here means you'll increase your social circle as well as increase your grades. The food is average, but for a school this size, it makes sense.