At a glance
Average net price
$18,784
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
75.6%
Admission rate
49%
Undergrad size
18,101
In-state tuition
$10,931
Out-of-state tuition
$32,741
Cost of attendance
$30,539
Median earnings (10y)
$74,502
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,419
- ACT midpoint
- 31
- Retention
- 89.8%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (41%), social sciences (22%), health (15%).
- STEM41%
- Health15%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences22%
- Health professions15.4%~2,784 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Biological sciences13.6%~2,462 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology12.2%~2,210 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business9.9%~1,797 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science8.7%~1,578 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences8.3%~1,510 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering7.6%~1,385 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics6.4%~1,162 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~760 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~655 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.1%~384 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.7%~299 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~268 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~239 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~203 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~150 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~138 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture0.4%~69 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.0%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,207 | $29,078 | $20,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,071 | $24,862 | $21,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 957 | $40,745 | $19,500 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 847 | $33,206 | $20,780 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 740 | $41,626 | $19,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 591 | $44,546 | $21,550 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 555 | $45,776 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 514 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 415 | $84,511 | $23,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 398 | $112,109 | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 385 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 365 | $106,682 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 288 | $61,087 | — |
| Medicine. | First professional | 264 | $61,633 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 258 | $32,965 | $19,406 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 254 | $30,405 | $21,250 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 243 | $41,310 | $22,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 232 | $27,606 | $18,968 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 195 | $78,542 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 190 | $58,392 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 182 | $107,469 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 181 | $59,148 | $20,008 |
| Human Computer Interaction. | Bachelor's | 175 | $44,369 | $20,596 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 167 | $65,746 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 166 | $30,941 | $21,606 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 166 | $70,272 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 147 | $53,295 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 142 | $26,449 | $20,500 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 140 | $32,801 | $21,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 132 | $50,971 | $19,750 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 131 | $22,965 | $23,981 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 124 | $39,668 | $24,000 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 120 | $42,072 | $22,750 |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 120 | $25,311 | $21,683 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master's | 119 | $66,820 | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 116 | $65,853 | $22,990 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 115 | $66,661 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 112 | $61,071 | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 108 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 102 | $26,263 | $19,001 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University is a very large institution located in Stony Brook, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 18,101 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Biological sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Stony Brook University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,784 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,931 for in-state students and $32,741 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $30,539 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 75.6%, a strong completion outcome. 89.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $74,502 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Stony Brook University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Biological sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (41% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), health (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Stony Brook University accepts 49% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,419. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 31.
Location & campus
Set in Stony Brook, New York (suburb), Stony Brook University draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Stony Brook University
Q.How much does Stony Brook University cost?
The average net price at Stony Brook University is $18,784 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $30,539.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Stony Brook University?
Stony Brook University has a 6-year graduation rate of 75.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Stony Brook University?
Stony Brook University admits 49% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Stony Brook University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Stony Brook University graduate earns $74,502 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Stony Brook University?
Published tuition is $10,931 in-state and $32,741 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Stony Brook University located?
Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, New York (ZIP 11794).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Stony Brook University at their official website.