Stony Brook University, State University of New York

Stony Brook University, State University of New York is very difficult to get into. The university admitted 49% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 40,513 students applied to Stony Brook University, State University of New York and 19,908 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to Stony Brook University, State University of New York, the regular decision application deadline is January 15 and the fee for the application costs $50.

Students who apply to Stony Brook University, State University of New York for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by April 1.

Stony Brook University, State University of New York Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Stony Brook University, State University of New York's admissions stats.

Stony Brook University, State University of New York 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	47%
Mean SAT Score	1396
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	41%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5%
Waitlist	Yes

Stony Brook University, State University of New York Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Stony Brook University, State University of New York.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	April 1

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Stony Brook University, State University of New York does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Stony Brook University, State University of New York

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Stony Brook University, State University of New York

Stony Brook University, State University of New York has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Stony Brook University, State University of New York?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Stony Brook University, State University of New York

Wondering what factors are considered by Stony Brook University, State University of New York during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Stony Brook University, State University of New York for more information on admission factors.

Stony Brook University, State University of New York 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Stony Brook University, State University of New York, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Stony Brook University, State University of New York's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	3.5	–	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	audition
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Stony Brook University, State University of New York?

Students admitted to Stony Brook University, State University of New York have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 17.8% submitted a class rank. At Stony Brook University, State University of New York 47% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 78% were in the top 25% and 96.3% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Stony Brook University, State University of New York, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	43%
3.75 and 3.99	27.8%
3.50 and 3.74	15.4%
3.25 and 3.49	7.8%
3.00 and 3.24	5.1%
2.50 and 2.9	0.9%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Stony Brook University, State University of New York directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Stony Brook University, State University of New York is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 41% of Stony Brook University, State University of New York's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Stony Brook University, State University of New York?

To be competitive with other Stony Brook University, State University of New York applicants, you should strive to earn between 1320 and 1480 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Stony Brook University, State University of New York 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1480 and 25% of scored lower than 1320, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Stony Brook University, State University of New York student is 1396.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Stony Brook University, State University of New York students scored 780 or higher and 75% of students scored 640 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Stony Brook University, State University of New York students scored 720 or higher, and 75% scored a 640 or higher.

To be most competitive at Stony Brook University, State University of New York, you should strive to earn between 28 and 34 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Stony Brook University, State University of New York's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.

A 28 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Stony Brook University, State University of New York students. Only one out of every four students scored below 28.

More Information on Transferring to Stony Brook University, State University of New York

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Stony Brook University, State University of New York.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Stony Brook University, State University of New York during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Stony Brook University, State University of New York Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Stony Brook University, State University of New York?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Stony Brook University, State University of New York.

Does Stony Brook University, State University of New York accept transfer credits?

✅ Stony Brook University, State University of New York accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Stony Brook University, State University of New York accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Stony Brook University, State University of New York accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Stony Brook University, State University of New York accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Stony Brook University, State University of New York?

❌ No, Stony Brook University, State University of New York is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to send your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Stony Brook University, State University of New York's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Stony Brook University, State University of New York is 49%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Stony Brook University, State University of New York?

❌ Stony Brook University, State University of New York does not offer early decision.

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