Stony Brook University Demographics & Diversity Overview

63%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
NaN%
International
35
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Stony Brook University has a diverse student body with 63% 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
30.3%(4,785)
Hispanic
16.4%(2,590)
African American
6.7%(1,050)
Asian
37.5%(5,917)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(11)
Two or More Races
3.0%(480)
Unknown
5.9%(928)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color63%
Total Enrollment25,710
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
49.2%(8,610)
Women
50.8%(8,899)

Gender Statistics

Men8,610

33% of total enrollment

Women8,899

35% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Stony Brook University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 76% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.3%(927)
18-19
37.8%(6,627)
20-21
38.3%(6,709)
22-24
12.5%(2,196)
25+
6.0%(1,050)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
3.1%(258)
22-24
32.0%(2,623)
25+
64.8%(5,318)

Age Diversity Insights

76%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

32%

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%(243)

Regional Representation

International243

NaN% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

63%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age