Outcomes at SUNY Stony Brook
Graduation Rate
77.82%
Transfer-out Rate
11.19%
Retention Rate
88.00%
The graduation rate at Stony Brook University is 77.82% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. 2,281 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,931 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 74.40%.
The transfer-out rate is 11.19% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The retention rate (full-time students) is 88% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Stony Brook University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Stony Brook University. 2,281 students have completed and 328 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 45 students still enrolled and 277 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,931 | 2,931 |
| Completers | 2,281 (77.82%) | 2,281 |
| Transfer-out | 328 (11.19%) | 328 |
| Still Enrolled | 45 (1.54%) | 45 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 277 (9.45%) | 277 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,928 students have completed in 4 years and additional 291 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,928 (65.78%) |
975 (61.71%) |
953 (70.54%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 291 (9.93%) |
179 (11.33%) |
112 (8.29%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 62 (2.12%) |
44 (2.78%) |
18 (1.33%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 77.82% (2,281/2,931) | 75.82% (1,198/1,580) | 80.16% (1,083/1,351) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (1/1) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Asian | 84.76% (712/840) | 84.06% (364/433) | 85.50% (348/407) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 73.99% (128/173) | 69.44% (50/72) | 77.23% (78/101) |
| Hispanic | 74.69% (242/324) | 73.51% (111/151) | 75.72% (131/173) |
| White | 75.64% (618/817) | 72.84% (346/475) | 79.53% (272/342) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (3/3) | 100.00% (2/2) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 62.82% (49/78) | 63.64% (28/44) | 61.76% (21/34) |
| Unknown | 86.32% (183/212) | 87.83% (101/115) | 84.54% (82/97) |