Stony Brook University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$100
Acceptance Rate
49.01%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.47%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,347
SAT Scores
1,410
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 40,513 students have applied and 19,908 students have allowed to admit to Stony Brook University (Acceptance rate: 49.14%). SUNY Stony Brook's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.81 % where 3,347 students have finally enrolled out of 19,908 admitted students.
SUNY Stony Brook acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Missouri-Columbia and Florida State University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 70.28%).
SUNY Stony Brook enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 25.73%).
How to Apply to Stony Brook University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SUNY Stony Brook. SUNY Stony Brook offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/admissions.shtml |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/freshman/application-procedures/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/finaid/finaidbasics/net_price_calc.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/vets/ |
| Athletic | https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/irpe/about/consumerinfo.html |
| Disability Service | https://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dss/index.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SUNY Stony Brook and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Stony Brook University is 1,410 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Stony Brook University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,269). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University | 1,410 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,269 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,135 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Stony Brook University, 1,368 students submitted SAT scores (41% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,410 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 680 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 680 | 730 | 780 |
| Total | 1,320 | 1,410 | 1,500 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Stony Brook University, 157 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 31 | 34 |
| English | 27 | 32 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 28 | 30 | 34 |
SUNY Stony Brook Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Stony Brook University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |