Stony Brook University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Stony Brook, NY · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 49% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 650–730 reading and writing, 680–770 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 29–33 composite
  • Average net price: $18,601 a year (2022–23)
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Stony Brook University GPA requirements

Stony Brook University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Stony Brook University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Stony Brook University acceptance rate

Stony Brook University admitted 27,406 of 55,880 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 49%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Stony Brook University is a public 4-year university in Stony Brook, New York, with 18,263 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Stony Brook University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing650690730
SAT Math680730770
ACT Composite293133
ACT English293335
ACT Math273134
34% submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores, as Stony Brook University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1419 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Stony Brook University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Stony Brook University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Stony Brook University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,601 a year at Stony Brook University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have a chance at Stony Brook University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Stony Brook University admitted 49% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Stony Brook University?

A lot: Stony Brook University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is Stony Brook University test optional?

Yes. Stony Brook University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 34% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.

What are Stony Brook University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Stony Brook University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 650–730 in reading and writing and 680–770 in math; ACT composite 29–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How many applicants get into Stony Brook University?

Stony Brook University's acceptance rate was 49% for fall 2024: it admitted 27,406 of 55,880 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Stony Brook University hard to get into?

It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Stony Brook University admitted 49% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into Stony Brook University?

Stony Brook University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Does Stony Brook University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Stony Brook University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Stony Brook University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,601 a year at Stony Brook University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Stony Brook University look at legacy status?

No. Stony Brook University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Stony Brook University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Stony Brook UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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