Stony Brook University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	10,420
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	48%
Students retention rate	89%
On-time graduation rate	78%

Located in Stony Brook, New York, Stony Brook is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Stony Brook University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Stony Brook is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New York is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Stony Brook boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

48.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,455

Cost of attendance at Stony Brook University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,375

Cost of attendance at Stony Brook University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Stony Brook University received on average $10,370 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,370

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,295	39%	$5,470	$7,083,249
Other Federal Grant	1,394	42%	$6,517	$9,084,744
State Grant/Scholarships	1,602	48%	$4,396	$7,042,003
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,229	67%	$3,944	$8,791,904
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,403	73%	$10,370	$24,918,651

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Stony Brook University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Stony Brook University students is 77.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 74.9%.

77.7%

asian 82.6% 658 students
African American 74.2% 141 students
white 77.0% 659 students
unknown 81.3% 161 students
hawaiian 75.0% 3 students
hispanic 73.5% 197 students
International Students 73.1% 334 students
Mixed Race 75.8% 47 students

Sport Conferences

Football Colonial Athletic Association
Baseball America East
Basketball America East
Track and Cross Country America East

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Stony Brook University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Stony Brook University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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