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49%
Moderately Selective
78%
Graduation
About Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University is a public four-year institution located in Stony Brook, New York. With an enrollment of approximately 17,420 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. The university admits 49% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 78%. Graduates earn a median salary of $74,502 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $18,430 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
49%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
78%
Enrollment
17,420
Total students
Median Earnings
$74,502
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$10,560
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,350
Per year
Average Net Price
$18,430
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
28 – 33
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
680
Median
720
75th
770
200800
ACT Composite
25th
28
Median
31
75th
33
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$30,350/yr
In-State Tuition$10,560/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$18,430/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$73,720
10-Year Earnings
$745,020
ROI Multiple
10.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Stony Brook University
Student Outcomes
78%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$75k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
17,420
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
