Stony Brook University Demographics & Diversity Overview

65%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
NaN%
International
45
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Stony Brook University has a diverse student body with 65% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
28.9%(6,139)
Hispanic
14.1%(2,998)
African American
5.9%(1,247)
Asian
30.7%(6,532)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
2.6%(563)
Unknown
17.7%(3,765)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color65%
Total Enrollment32,674
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Stony Brook University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Stony Brook University has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.8%(11,411)
Women
51.2%(11,973)

Gender Statistics

Men11,411

35% of total enrollment

Women11,973

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Stony Brook University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.2%(731)
18-19
39.0%(6,843)
20-21
38.4%(6,740)
22-24
12.9%(2,269)
25+
5.5%(966)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
3.0%(250)
22-24
31.7%(2,639)
25+
65.2%(5,427)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Stony Brook University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(277)

Regional Representation

International277

NaN% of student body

States Represented

45 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

65%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age