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Enrollment Deposit

How much is SBU's enrollment deposit?

Stony Brook University requires a deposit of $150 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

20.30%

Stony Brook University is in the top 20.30% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

22.20%

Stony Brook University is in the top 22.20% of colleges in the state of New York for deposit cost. 6.14% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

32.10%

Stony Brook University is in the top 32.10% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% ofpublic colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Stony Brook University educates a diverse community of 25,710 students, with 17,509 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 8,201 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

25,710


Total Undergraduates

17,509

Total Graduates

8,201


Full-Time vs Part-Time

86% Full-Time

14% Part-Time

Admissions

The admission process at Stony Brook University has a 49% acceptance rate. Stony Brook University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1410 and the average ACT score is 31.


Acceptance Rate

49%


SAT

Students submitting SAT

41%

Total Score

400

1600

13201500

Reading and Writing

200

800

640720

Math

200

800

680780

ACT

Students submitting ACT

5%

Composite Score

0

36

2834

English

0

36

2735

Math

0

36

2834

Location

Located in Stony Brook, NY, Stony Brook University offers students a suburban experience with all the advantages of proximity to urban amenities.


City

Stony Brook


County

Suffolk County


State

New York


Country

United States


Urbanization

Suburb: Large

About

Stony Brook University features a student-focused approach with a 19 : 1 student-faculty ratio, values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

19 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


Cost

Stony Brook University makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $17,213 with 72% of students receiving financial assistance including 41% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$17,213


Received Aid

72%


Pell Recipients

41%


Combined Sticker Price

In-State: $10,560

Out-of-State: $30,350

Demographics

The Stony Brook University student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with NaN% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
8,610 (49%)
Women
8,899 (51%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
927 (5%)
18-19
6,627 (38%)
20-21
6,709 (38%)
22-24
2,196 (13%)
Over 25
1,050 (6%)

Outcomes

Stony Brook University prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 76% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

76%

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