Stony Brook University, State University of New York
Admissions
Interested in attending Stony Brook University, State University of New York?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Stony Brook University, State University of New York, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Stony Brook University, State University of New York?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Stony Brook accepted 49% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 50,324 people applied and 24,670 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Stony Brook University, State University of New York:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Stony Brook University, State University of New York, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Stony Brook University, State University of New York by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Stony Brook considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Stony Brook University, State University of New York?
Grades
Students who recently attended Stony Brook University, State University of New York as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.78. 51% of freshmen who attended Stony Brook were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 84% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Stony Brook is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
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SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Stony Brook University, State University of New York. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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