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.
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
Gender Balance in Admissions: Analyzing Male and Female Applicant Trends
Applicants: Men - Women 44 to 56
Accepted: Men - Women 42 to 58
Enrolled: Men - Women 47 to 53
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 )
SAT Math Scores for Stony Brook University ( 670 to 770 )
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 )
Additional Question to Ask
A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?
by our College Data Analytics Team