Stony Brook University
NY · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 48.2% | 3,964 | 77.1% | 1,410 |
| 2024-2025 | 49.0% | 4,042 | — | — |
| 2023-2024 | 49.0% | 3,569 | 78.0% | — |
| 2022-2023 | — | 7 | 78.0% | 1,410 |
| 2021-2022 | 48.1% | 3,416 | 78.0% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Binghamton University
- University at Buffalo
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick
- University of Connecticut
- Northeastern University
- New York University
- University of Maryland-College Park
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Stony Brook University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- George Washington University
- Syracuse University
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
- Fordham University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Stony Brook University?
Stony Brook University admits 48.2% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Stony Brook University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Stony Brook University is 1350–1470, with a median score of 1410. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1350; students at the 75th percentile scored 1470.
What ACT score do I need for Stony Brook University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Stony Brook University is 30–34, with a median of 32.
How much does Stony Brook University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Stony Brook University is $31,050. Room and board is approximately $18,874. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Stony Brook University?
Stony Brook University's 6-year graduation rate is 77.1%. The first-year retention rate is 89.4%.
How many students attend Stony Brook University?
Stony Brook University enrolls 18,615 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Stony Brook University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.