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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NYPublicSuburb Setting
Moderately Selective • 49% Acceptance
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49%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$18,784
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
18.1K
Students
Large campus body
$59,492
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Stony Brook University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Stony Brook, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 18.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 49%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
18.1K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
49% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading650 - 730
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math680 - 770
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite29 - 33
1typical 50% range36
49%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences15% of degrees
Biological Sciences14% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $184,407
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $160,639
Earnings 5yr: $180,218
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $147,064
Earnings 5yr: $139,598
Debt: $16,868
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,737
Earnings 5yr: $154,453
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,801
Earnings 5yr: $180,189
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,363
Earnings 5yr: $131,398
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,038
Earnings 5yr: $128,966
Debt: $22,990
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $124,768
Earnings 5yr: $138,594
Debt: N/A
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,308
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,518
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,898
Earnings 5yr: $106,785
Debt: $23,000
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,827
Earnings 5yr: $106,814
Debt: $17,538
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,573
Earnings 5yr: $96,348
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,626
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,470
Earnings 5yr: $101,290
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,443
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,656
Earnings 5yr: $97,964
Debt: $20,538
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,795
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,289
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,252
Earnings 5yr: $146,211
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$18,784
In-State Tuition$10,931
Out-of-State Tuition$32,741
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

39%
Pell Grants
35%
Take Loans
72%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$59,492
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$74,502

Completion Signals

76%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
90%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

49%
Men
51%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$62,120
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