Stony Brook University
What Stony Brook University's own numbers say, from its Common Data Set 2025-26.
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Who says yesStony Brook University
87% of students admitted to Stony Brook University go elsewhere.
Only 13% of admits enroll, so Stony Brook University admits far more students than it has seats.
Enroll13%
Go elsewhere87%
Source: Stony Brook University's Common Data Set 2025-26
ApplicationsStony Brook University
Applications to Stony Brook University are up 70%.
From 37,828 in 2018-19 to 64,197 in 2025-26.
2018-1937,828
2025-2664,197
Source: Stony Brook University's Common Data Set 2025-26
WaitlistStony Brook University
Stony Brook University's waitlist works: 67% got in.
3,462 of 5,191 students who stayed on the list were admitted. Stay on it.
Admitted off the list67%
Not admitted33%
Source: Stony Brook University's Common Data Set 2025-26
3 more things the data says PRO
- 5,191 students stayed on the waitlist and 3,462 were admitted from it (66.7%).
- 13% of admitted students chose to enroll, lower than 87% of similar colleges.
- Applications rose 70% from 2018-19 to 2025-26 (37,828 to 64,197), faster than 80% of colleges here.
What students say PRO
From students' own posts on Reddit and admissions forums: self-reported, unverified, never used in your odds.
- Admits who named a round split about 20 Early Action to 16 Regular Decision, so both routes worked.
- Many admits had very high numbers, with SAT about 1500-1590 or ACT 34-36, though a few got in with GPAs near 3.4 and strong tests.
- Computer science, engineering and other STEM majors dominate among posted admits, often backed by robotics, coding projects or science competitions.
- Many admits did research in labs or with mentors, including AI diagnostics, optical physics, computational biology, quantum chemistry or cancer studies.
- Several admits ran their own ventures, like a reselling or e-commerce business, an AI startup or a small retail shop.
- Students report Early Action results came slowly: a small first release in mid-December, many applicants stuck in review or moved to Regular Decision for months, and portal statuses lagging emails.
- Students report Presidential-type merit awards for EA admits ranging from about $3K to $11K a year, sometimes none, and Honors College admits often get one.
- Students report some admits who looked below the numbers were accepted, pointing to a review that looks beyond grades and scores.
- Students report costs, including living costs, can exceed budgets, and international students may get about 50% off tuition.
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