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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$59,492

Acceptance Rate

49%

Graduation Rate

78%

Annual Tuition

$10,560

At a Glance

Total Students

17,420

Retention Rate

89%

Faculty Ratio

19

Financial Aid

36%

Median Debt

$18,228

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Stony Brook University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 49%. The university enrolls 17,420 students. The graduation rate is 77.8%, and the retention rate is 88.7%. The in-state tuition is $10,560, and 36.4% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $51,412. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $59,492, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $74,502. The median debt for students is $18,228.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$51k

1 YEAR

$59k

5 YEARS

$75k

10 YEARS

Top 15% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Stony Brook University alumni earn a median salary of $51,412. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $59,492. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $74,502. The median debt for students is $18,228.

Stony Brook University has a student body of 17,420 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 49% and a graduation rate of 77.8%. The retention rate is 88.7%. The in-state tuition is $10,560, and 36.4% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook, NY 11794-0701

Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, New York. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stony Brook University has an acceptance rate of 49.0%.