More selective than 82% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
36% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Stony Brook University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Stony Brook University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Stony Brook University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 650 | 730 |
| SAT math | 680 | 770 |
| ACT composite | 29 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1330 | 1500 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Stony Brook University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 49% | 650–730 | 680–770 | 29–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 49% | 640–720 | 680–770 | 28–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Stony Brook University compared with other New York colleges?
Stony Brook University has the 26th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Maria College of Albany | 44% | 30% | $13,082 |
| 23 | Syracuse University | 46% | 84% | $38,793 |
| 24 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 48% | 72% | $3,033 |
| 25 | Jewish Theological Seminary of America | 49% | 90% | $43,195 |
| 26 | Stony Brook University | 49% | 76% | $18,784 |
| 27 | Bard College | 52% | 68% | $34,649 |
| 28 | Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | 53% | 68% | $29,882 |
| 29 | Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok | 53% | 21% | $13,376 |
| 30 | Russell Sage College | 53% | 56% | $22,917 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Stony Brook University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Stony Brook University admissions questions
What is the Stony Brook University acceptance rate?
Stony Brook University accepts 49% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 24,670 of 50,341 applicants were admitted.
Does Stony Brook University require the SAT or ACT?
Stony Brook University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 36% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Stony Brook University?
The middle 50% of Stony Brook University enrolled first-year students scored 1330–1500 on the SAT and 29–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Stony Brook University?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,569 of 24,670).
Is Stony Brook University getting harder to get into?
Stony Brook University accepted 49% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 49% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Stony Brook University overview