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Stony Brook University Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

How Do You Compare to Stony Brook University Other Incoming Students?

Review the admissions stats from recent freshman classes to have a better understanding of your chances of being admitted to Stony Brook University.

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Understanding Admissions Statistics

Reviewing the admissions stats at Stony Brook University can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): How Many Students Get Accepted?

Open Admissions No
Selectivity of College Average Selectivity
Acceptance Rate 48%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Applicant Total 38,826
Accepted 18,659
Enrolled 3,407

Applicants: Men - Women  44 to 56
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100%
Accepted: Men - Women  42 to 58
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100%
Enrolled: Men - Women  47 to 53
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Average Test Scores

About 37% of students accepted to SUNY Stony Brook submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 630 and 710. Math scores were between 670 and 770.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Stony Brook University  ( 630 to 710 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Stony Brook University  ( 670 to 770 )
200
800

SUNY Stony Brook received ACT scores from 6% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 29 and 33.

ACT Composite Scores for Stony Brook University  ( 29 to 33 )
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36

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