Can you get into Stony Brook University?
Stony Brook, NY · Public · 18,101 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
49.0%
SAT middle 50%
1330–1500
median 1390
ACT middle 50%
29–33
median 31
Graduation rate
77%
within six years
Reported by the college
What Stony Brook University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Stony Brook University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionFebruary 1, 2027
Stony Brook University fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $30,539, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Stony Brook University by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$12,943
- $30k–$48k$15,432
- $48k–$75k$20,728
- $75k–$110k$23,424
- Over $110k$27,716
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Stony Brook University
Harder to get into
About as selective
Common questions
Stony Brook University admissions, answered
What is Stony Brook University's acceptance rate?
Stony Brook University admits 49.0% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Stony Brook University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1330 and 1500. A score above 1500 clears the 75th percentile; below 1330, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
What does Stony Brook University look for in an application?
Stony Brook University reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Stony Brook University actually cost?
Sticker price is $30,539, but the average family pays $18,784 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $12,943 per year on average.
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