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SUNY University at Stony Brook

Stony Brook, NY

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Public
  • Campus Life
    Very Large • Suburban
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $17K
  • SAT Range
    1330–1470
  • Graduation Rate
    78%

SUNY University at Stony Brook is a very large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a large town in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's, certificate, master's, and doctoral degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 49% and a graduation rate of 78%.

From the Institution

Stony Brook University offers students a world-class education with an outstanding return on investment. A degree from Stony Brook - an institution with award-winning faculty, accomplished students, rigorous and innovative academic programs, significant research opportunities and a proven track record of successful alumni - opens doors to countless career possibilities. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Stony Brook offers more than 200 majors, minors and combined-degree programs for undergraduates; first-rate opportunities for undergraduate research, including at nearby Brookhaven National Laboratory; and Long Island's premier academic health center. The university's diverse campus attracts nearly 26,000 students from nearly all 50 states and 100-plus countries. Stony Brook has a small-college feel: First-year students belong to one of three Undergraduate Colleges offering customized advising and support, special educational and social programs, and opportunities for interaction with faculty and peers around themes of common interest. Stony Brook offers unique semester, academic-year and winter and summer study-abroad programs in many countries. Traditions include the Roth Pond Regatta, in which students, faculty and staff race boats made with only cardboard, duct tape and paint. The Student Activities Center features an international food court, an art gallery and the Wellness Center for exercise classes and workshops. Across campus, the Sports Complex features basketball and squash courts, a running track, a dance studio and weight rooms. And the Walter J. Hawrys Campus Recreation Center houses a three-court gymnasium, multipurpose indoor arena and cardio machines. Each residential quad has a fully equipped fitness center that is open 24/7. The Division I Seawolves compete in a 12,300-seat stadium and 4,000-seat arena. Stony Brook graduates are in high demand in the workplace: In 2021-2022, 650 employers engaged in virtual recruitment and career education activities. The university's 1,040-acre campus is located 60 miles east of New York City and close to beaches and woodlands. A railroad station on campus make it easy for students to visit Manhattan. Visit Stony Brook and discover why it was named the No. 1 public university in New York by U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges, 2023.

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College Board Code
2548
Application Types Accepted
  • Coalition Application
  • Common Application
  • Other
Fee Waiver Info
Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

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Important Dates

Dates are subject to change so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college’s website.

January 15
Regular Application Due
March 1
Financial Aid Application Due

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