Stony Brook University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,070

2024 Average Net Price

$20,992

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0246%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

49%

55,880 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

26,689

86.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

75.6%

2,548 Graduates

About

Stony Brook University is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Stony Brook University were General Psychology (620 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (457 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (454 degrees).

In 2024, 7,781 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Stony Brook University. 53.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,441 degrees), 1.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,909 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Stony Brook University is $7,070, which is $−24,850 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Stony Brook University was 0.0246%, corresponding to 1 out of the 4,058 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Stony Brook University is $7,070, which is $24,850 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,992.

In 2024, 70% of undergraduate students attending Stony Brook University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,070

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Stony Brook University was $7,070. The cost of tuition at Stony Brook University is $−24,850 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Stony Brook University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,992

2024 Value

12.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Stony Brook University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,992. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Stony Brook University grew by 12.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Stony Brook University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,819

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Stony Brook University was of $16,819 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Stony Brook University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Stony Brook University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 7.69% with respect to 2023, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Stony Brook University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0246%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Stony Brook University was 0.0246%, which represents 1 out of the 4058 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Stony Brook University received 55,880 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 11% annual growth. Out of those 55,880 applicants, 27,406 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49% acceptance rate.

There were 26,689 students enrolled at Stony Brook University in 2024. 34% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Stony Brook University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

27,406

Accepted Out of 55,880

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Stony Brook University was 49% (27,406 admissions from 55,880 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 49%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 11%, while admissions grew by 11.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Stony Brook University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

34%

Submission Percentage (2024)

1,368

Scores Submitted (2024)

34% of enrolled first-time students at Stony Brook University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Stony Brook University had a total enrollment of 26,689 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Stony Brook University is 23,140 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,549. This means that 86.7% of students enrolled at Stony Brook University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Stony Brook University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29.2% White, 28.2% Asian, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.82% Black or African American, 2.85% Two or More Races, 0.0749% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0487% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Stony Brook University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (18.3%), followed by Asian Female (18.3%) and White Male (12.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.2%), followed by White Male (13.4%) and Asian Female (7.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Stony Brook University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26,689 students. The full-time enrollment at Stony Brook University is 23,140 and the part-time enrollment is 3,549. This means that 86.7% of students enrolled at Stony Brook University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Stony Brook University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Stony Brook University was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Stony Brook University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Stony Brook University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
7,797 enrolled students
Asian
7,538 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,622 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Stony Brook University is 29.2% White, 28.2% Asian, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.82% Black or African American, 2.85% Two or More Races, 0.0749% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0487% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,523 students (5.71%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 607 more women than men received degrees from Stony Brook University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Stony Brook University is white (2,441 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,909 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Stony Brook University is General Psychology (620 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (457 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (454 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Stony Brook University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Math & Statistics (523 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (275 degrees), and Biology (742 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stony Brook University are Physicians (510,937 people), Other managers (319,796 people), Postsecondary teachers (286,918 people), Social workers, all other (246,969 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (229,070 people).

The most specialized majors at Stony Brook University in 2024 are Math & Statistics (523 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (275 degrees), Biology (742 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (296 degrees), and Psychology (652 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stony Brook University are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Stony Brook University are Math & Statistics (523 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (275 degrees), Biology (742 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (296 degrees), and Psychology (652 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stony Brook University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (790,179 people), Elementary & secondary schools (728,066 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (658,049 people), Outpatient care centers (330,855 people), and Computer Systems Design (267,924 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Stony Brook University.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
620 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
457 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
454 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Stony Brook University was General Psychology with 620 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Stony Brook University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,587

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,194

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 3,587 degrees were awarded to men at Stony Brook University, which is 0.855 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,194).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Stony Brook University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 411 degrees were awarded to men at Stony Brook University in Computer Science, which is 4.95 times more than the 83 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 484 degrees were awarded to men at Stony Brook University in General Psychology, which is 3.08 times more than the 157 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

78%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 66% of students graduating from Stony Brook University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 79% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (84.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Stony Brook University is Female and Asian (84.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.56% of graduates (167 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,441 degrees awarded
Asian
1,909 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
999 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Stony Brook University is white (2,441 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,909 degrees).

9.47% of degree recipients (737 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,851 degrees awarded
White Female
1,785 degrees awarded
White Female
1,780 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Stony Brook University is white female (1,851 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,785 degrees).

Operations

Stony Brook University has an endowment valued at nearly $786M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 27.6M (3.5%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Stony Brook University had a total salary expenditure of 3.74B. Stony Brook University employs 350 Professors, 300 Associate professors and 206 Lecturers. Most academics at Stony Brook University are Male Professor (255), Male Associate professor (173), and Female Associate professor (127).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stony Brook University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 519 employees, Service, with 403 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 393 employees.

Endowment

$786M

2024 Endowment

100%

growth from 2023

Stony Brook University has an endowment valued at about $786M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Stony Brook University grew 100% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $534M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Stony Brook University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$202M - Federal
$12.5M - State
$756k - Local

As of 2024, Stony Brook University received $202M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $12.5M from state grants and contracts, and $756k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.6B

2024 Salaries

8.55%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Stony Brook University paid a median of $1.6B in salaries, which represents 42.8% of their overall expenditure ($3.74B) and a 8.55% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.44% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.05% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$149M

Instructional Salaries

1,040

Number of Employees

In 2024, Stony Brook University paid a total of $149M to 1,040 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.31% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stony Brook University were Business and Financial Operations with 519 employees, Service with 403 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 393 employees.

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