Stony Brook, NY Overview
Stony Brook University, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is a public research university located in Stony Brook, New York. Known for its strengths in science, engineering, and health sciences, Stony Brook is home to the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, which promotes effective communication of complex scientific topics.
There are currently 17,406 undergraduates at Stony Brook and the school’s acceptance rate is 49%. The tuition at Stony Brook is $10,560 for in-state students and $28,480 for out-of-state.
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
17,406
Pell Grant 37%
Undergrad Students Over 25 7%
Part-Time Undergrad Students 6%
Percent Male / Female 49% / 51%
Ethnic Diversity at Stony Brook
34% Asian / Pacific Islander
27% White
15% Hispanic
10% International / Non-Citizen
6% Black
5% Unknown
3% Multiracial
Academics Snapshot
Student/Faculty Ratio
19:1
Graduation Rate
78%
Popular Majors
Percent of Students
Health Professions & Related Programs
16%
16% of graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
16%
16% of graduates
Psychology
11%
11% of graduates
Business, Management, & Marketing
9%
9% of graduates
Social Sciences
8%
8% of graduates
Mathematics
8%
8% of graduates
Engineering
7%
7% of graduates
Computer & Information Sciences
7%
7% of graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
4%
4% of graduates
Physical Sciences
3%
3% of graduates
English Language & Literature
2%
2% of graduates
Languages & Literatures
2%
2% of graduates
History
1%
1% of graduates
Public Administration & Social Services
1%
1% of graduates
Communications & Journalism
1%
1% of graduates
Visual & Performing Arts
1%
1% of graduates
Natural Resources & Conservation
1%
1% of graduates
Admissions Snapshot
49%
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Scholarships & Financial Aid Snapshot
$30,518
$31,206
$17,232
Student Outcomes Snapshot
Graduate Income
$74,502
Median Debt $18,228
Debt 10 years after graduation $193
Data Sources
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