Stony Brook University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Stony Brook University is a public research university in Stony Brook, New York, with about 18,101 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 49.04% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $74,502 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,931
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,784 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 49.04% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 18,101 94.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 75.56%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 36.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 61.7%
- Average SAT Score: 1419
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 25,003
- Applicants (IPEDS): 50,341
- Room & Board: $18,196 annual estimate
Stony Brook University: what the data shows
Common questions about Stony Brook University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Stony Brook University?
Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, NY (ZIP 11794-0701).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Stony Brook University public or private?
Stony Brook University is a Public institution.
How much does Stony Brook University cost?
Published tuition: $10,931 in-state, $32,741 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $18,784.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,943 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,432 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,728 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,424 |
| $110,001+ | $27,716 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $43,724.
How hard is it to get into Stony Brook University?
Admission rate: 49.04%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1419 and midpoint ACT 31.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Stony Brook University?
Total enrollment: 18,101 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 25,003 students.
Graduate enrollment: 8,426 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Stony Brook University?
150%-time completion rate: 75.56%.
First-year retention: 89.8%.
What do graduates of Stony Brook University earn?
Median earnings: $59,492 six years after entry; $74,502 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,228.
39.44% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Stony Brook University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (641 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (543 completions)
- Computer Science (494 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (464 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (451 completions)
- Applied Mathematics, General (369 completions)
- Social Work (274 completions)
- Economics, General (231 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (183 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (138 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Stony Brook University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 49.04%; completion rate 75.56%; median earnings $74,502 at 10 years; net price $18,784. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$10,931
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Stony Brook University was $10,931.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,784
2024 Value
In 2024 Stony Brook University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,784.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$75,136 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,784 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$43,724 4-Year In-State Tuition
$130,964 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$18,196 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$900 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$30,027 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$120,108 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Stony Brook University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
35.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Stony Brook University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Stony Brook University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,995 | $19,935 | $13,492 |
| 2014 | $8,430 | $21,850 | $13,519 |
| 2015 | $8,855 | $23,935 | $13,717 |
| 2016 | $8,999 | $26,239 | $13,467 |
| 2017 | $9,257 | $26,767 | $13,770 |
| 2018 | $9,625 | $27,295 | $14,893 |
| 2019 | $10,175 | $27,845 | $15,160 |
| 2020 | $10,091 | $27,761 | $16,119 |
| 2021 | $10,455 | $28,375 | $16,357 |
| 2022 | $10,560 | $28,480 | $17,232 |
| 2023 | $10,560 | $30,350 | $18,430 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
49.04% Acceptance Rate
50,341 Total Applicants
24,670 Students Admitted
3,569 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.47% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1419
ACT Average: 31
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.7 - 3.9
Estimated Median GPA: 3.80
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Stony Brook University reported total enrollment of about 18,101 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (35.8%), White (25.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%). About 39.44% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Stony Brook University in 2024 is 18,101 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 25,003 students. Graduate enrollment is about 8,426 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
89.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Asian at 35.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
64.83% 100% Completion Time
75.56% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 64.83% of students graduating from Stony Brook University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 24% male / 76% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 54% male / 46% female
- Computer Science: 83% male / 17% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Stony Brook University.
Return on Investment
$18,228 Median Student Debt
$74,502 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.47% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
891.56% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Stony Brook University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 146 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 641 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 543 completions
3. Computer Science: 494 completions
4. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 464 completions
5. Health Professions and Related Programs: 451 completions
6. Applied Mathematics, General: 369 completions
7. Social Work: 274 completions
8. Economics, General: 231 completions
9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 183 completions
Most popular programs at Stony Brook University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Stony Brook University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Stony Brook University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 61.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $14,008
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $22,608
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Stony Brook University is a public institution located in Stony Brook, NY, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science. Enrollment is approximately 18,101 students. Student body composition includes Asian (35.8%), White (25.0%), Hispanic or Latino (15.8%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 49.04%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1419. The 150%-time completion rate is 75.56%. Approximately 39.44% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Stony Brook, NY 11794-0701
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 146 distinct degree programs, Stony Brook University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stony Brook University located?
Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, NY.
What is Stony Brook University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Stony Brook University is 49.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 50,341 applicants and 24,670 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Stony Brook University cost?
Reported tuition is $10,931 and average net price is $18,784 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,196 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Stony Brook University?
Stony Brook University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 25,003 students, Asian (35.8%), White (25.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Stony Brook University?
About 36.1% of students at Stony Brook University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Stony Brook University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Stony Brook University reports midpoint SAT about 1419 and midpoint ACT about 31.
What do graduates of Stony Brook University earn?
Median earnings are $59,492 six years after entry and $74,502 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Stony Brook University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 75.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Stony Brook University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,228.
Is Stony Brook University public or private?
Stony Brook University is a public institution located in Stony Brook, NY.
Is Stony Brook University an HBCU?
No. Stony Brook University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Stony Brook University a tribal college?
No. Stony Brook University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Mid East regional profile
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.