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Public, 4-Year
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NY. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$10,560

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

49.0%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

77.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$74,502

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Stony Brook University is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Stony Brook, NY. With a competitive tuition profile of $10,560, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 77.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing640 – 720
20025th–75th percentile800
Math680 – 770
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite28 – 33
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

49.0%

Transfer-Out Rate12.8%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$42,240

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$44,502

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$402,780

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$847,800

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Stony Brook University is $18,228.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
50.9%
49.1%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Asian
35.8%
White
26.8%
Hispanic
15.3%
International
8.2%
Black
6.0%
Unknown
4.7%
Two or more
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$10,560

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$12,744
$30k - $48k$15,813
$48k - $75k$21,446
$75k+$24,158

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$18,228
Pell Grant Recipients38.4%
Using Federal Loans36.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment71.6%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

88.7%

Success

77.8%

In-State Cost

$10,560

Age 25+ Students

5.5%

Carnegie Class

R1: Doctoral — Very High Research

Working at 6yr

1,800 students

Local City Insights

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