First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: stonybrook.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Stony Brook University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | Biology none 3 E SNW | |
| Chemistry | 3 | none 3 E SNW | |
| Psychology | 3 | none 3 F SBS | |
| Statistics | 3 | Statistics AMS 102 3 Skill 1, C QPS | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | Economics none 3 F SBS | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | none 3 F SBS | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | Environmental Science SUS 111 3 E SNW | |
| Human Geography | 3 | Human Geography none 3 F SBS |
Show all 35 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | Biology none 3 E SNW | |
| Chemistry | 3 | none 3 E SNW | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Chemistry CHE 131 (waiver of CHE 133 ) 4 E SNW | |
| Psychology | 3 | none 3 F SBS | |
| Psychology | 4 | Psychology PSY 103 3 F SBS, CER | |
| Statistics | 3 | Statistics AMS 102 3 Skill 1, C QPS | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | Economics none 3 F SBS | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | none 3 F SBS | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECO 108 3 F SBS | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | Environmental Science SUS 111 3 E SNW | |
| Human Geography | 3 | Human Geography none 3 F SBS | |
| Art History | 3 | none 3 G ARTS | |
| Art History | 4 | Art ARH 202 , 204 6 G ARTS | |
| Music Theory | 3 | Music Theory MUS 119 3 G ARTS | |
| 1 | 3 | Physics none 3 E SNW | |
| 2 | 3 | none 3 E SNW | |
| A | 3 | Computer Science CSE 101 3 none TECH | |
| A | 4 | CSE 114 ; waiver of CSE 101 4 none TECH | |
| AB | 4 | Calculus MAT 131 , placement 7 4 Skill 1, C QPS | |
| AB or BC | 3 | none 3 Skill 1 none | |
| African American Studies | 4 | African American Studies* AFS 101 F CER, SBS, USA | |
| B | 3 | none 3 E SNW | |
| BC | 4 | MAT 131 , 132 placement 9 8 Skill 1, C QPS | |
| C: Electrical and Magnetic | 3 | none 2 none none | |
| C: Electrical and Magnetic | 4 | PHY 127 3 E SNW | |
| C: Mechanics | 3 | none 2 none none | |
| C: Mechanics | 4 | PHY 125 3 E SNW | |
| Comparative Govt | 3 | none 3 F SBS | |
| Comparative Govt | 4 | Government & Politics POL 103 3 F SBS | |
| European | 3 | none 3 F SBS, GLO | |
| European | 4 | History HIS 101 , 102 6 F SBS, GLO | |
| Language and Culture | 3 | Chinese CHI 212 3 Skill 3 LANG, GLO, HUM | |
| Language and Culture | 3 | FRN 211 3 Skill 3 LANG, GLO | |
| Language and Culture | 3 | GER 211 3 Skill 3 LANG, GLO | |
| Language and Culture | 3 | ITL 211 3 Skill 3 LANG, GLO | |
| Language and Culture | 3 | Japanese JPN 212 3 Skill 3 LANG, GLO, HUM | |
| Language and Culture | 3 | SPN 211 3 Skill 3 LANG, GLO | |
| Language and Culture | 5 | French FRN 212 3 Skill 3 LANG, GLO, HUM | |
| Language and Culture | 5 | German GER 212 3 Skill 3 LANG, GLO, HUM | |
| Language and Culture | 5 | Italian ITL 212 3 Skill 3 LANG, GLO, HUM | |
| Language and Culture | 5 | Spanish SPN 212 3 Skill 3 LANG, GLO, HUM | |
| Language/Comp | 3 | English WRT 101 3 Skill 2; 1st crs, A Partially…English WRT 101 3 Skill 2; 1st crs, A Partially satisfies WRT | |
| Latin | 3 | Latin LAT 251 3 Skill 3 LANG, HFA+ | |
| Literature and Culture | 3 | none 3 Skill 3, G LANG, GLO | |
| Literature/Comp | 3 | EGL 192 ; waiver of WRT 101 3 Skill 2; 1st crs, A…EGL 192 ; waiver of WRT 101 3 Skill 2; 1st crs, A HUM, partially satisfies WRT | |
| Principles | 3 | Computer Science CSE 101 3 none TECH | |
| Research | 3 | Research none 3 none none | |
| Seminar | 3 | Seminar none 3 none none | |
| Studio (2D or 3D) | 3 | none 3 G ARTS | |
| Studio (drawing) | 3 | none 3 G ARTS | |
| Studio (drawing) | 4 | ARS 154 3 G ARTS | |
| US | 3 | none 3 Skill 4, F SBS, USA | |
| US | 4 | HIS 103 , 104 6 Skill 4, F SBS, USA, DIV | |
| US Govt and Politics | 3 | none 3 Skill 4. F SBS, USA | |
| US Govt and Politics | 4 | POL 102 3 Skill 4. F SBS, USA | |
| World | 3 | none 3 F SBS, GLO |
Source: stonybrook.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 546 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 451 |
| Business Administration and Management | 444 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 441 |
| Computer Science | 309 |
| Applied Mathematics | 211 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 183 |
| Economics | 168 |
Show the other 51 majors
| Political Science and Government | 103 |
| Biochemistry | 101 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 100 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 96 |
| Sociology | 84 |
| Information Science/Studies | 81 |
| English Language and Literature | 78 |
| Chemistry | 77 |
| Mathematics | 76 |
| History | 74 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 66 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 62 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 52 |
| Computer Engineering | 47 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 42 |
| Civil Engineering | 42 |
| Physics | 42 |
| Journalism | 41 |
| Linguistics | 40 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 40 |
| Social Work | 37 |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 36 |
| Environmental Studies | 34 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 32 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 25 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
| Environmental Design/Architecture | 17 |
| Creative Writing | 17 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 14 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 13 |
| Engineering | 13 |
| Sustainability Studies | 11 |
| Digital Arts | 11 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 10 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 |
| Evolutionary Biology | 9 |
| Astronomy | 9 |
| Chemistry, Other | 9 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 8 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 8 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 5 |
| Ecology | 5 |
| Music | 5 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Stony Brook University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #1 for Radiologic technologyof 50 colleges
- #3 for Pre-physician assistantof 50 colleges
- #6 for Medical laboratory scienceof 50 colleges
- #13 for Nursingof 50 colleges
- #18 for Computer engineeringof 50 colleges
- #21 for Ecology and environmental biologyof 50 colleges
- #22 for Information systemsof 50 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
2% of men in fraternities · 3% of women in sororities · 3% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
19,940,274 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Long Island MacArthur (ISP)
Nearest hub airport
John F Kennedy International (JFK)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.8 of 20
Elevation
132 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
26°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
31.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
17 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,840 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Bridgeport18 mi
- Fairfield University18 mi
- Farmingdale State College20 mi
- Sacred Heart University22 mi
- SUNY Old Westbury25 mi
- Long Island University26 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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