Stony Brook University, State University of New York : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Stony Brook University, State University of New York

Stony Brook University is New York’s flagship university and No. 1 public university with a campus in
Southampton, affiliated locations in Manhattan and a partnership with the State University of New York in
Korea.

The university has 12 schools and colleges:

The College of Arts and Sciences offers degree programs in fine arts and humanities, biological and physical sciences, mathematics and social and behavioral sciences.

The College of Business provides comprehensive education and research for the business, public and nonprofit sectors, and offers flexible full- and part-time programs, with day, evening, Saturday and online courses available, including a fully online MBA option.

The School of Communication and Journalism offers graduate and undergraduate programs in communication, science communication and journalism that emphasize ethical, engaging and inclusive research and storytelling across media platforms.
The School of Dental Medicine offers DDS degree, PhD and postgraduate specialty training. It provides dental care to more than 15,000 community residents every year and is a leader in translational research and technology transfer.
The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers nine ABET-accredited programs and provides students with opportunities to find work in the industry or proceed to graduate study in a variety of areas.
The Graduate School offers advanced degree programs in many fields. Stony Brook’s advanced graduate programs are internationally recognized and consistently receive exceptionally high ratings from external evaluation agencies and scholarly studies.
The School of Health Professions offers baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees in both clinical and nonclinical areas. It also offers noncredit certificate programs in anesthesia technology, EMT/paramedic, medical dosimetry, phlebotomy, radiation therapy and radiologic technology.
The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences is a leader in marine, atmospheric and sustainability research; education; and public service. It is among the leading oceanography and atmospheric sciences institutions in the world.
The School of Professional Development offers more than 40 graduate and noncredit programs for professionals at every stage of their careers. Most programs are available completely online and have multiple start dates to allow for optimal scheduling flexibility.
The Renaissance School of Medicine was built on the fundamental cornerstones of excellence in education, research, patient care and community service. It consists of nine basic science and 17 clinical departments providing preclinical and clinical education of medical students, including graduate, postgraduate and continuing education.
The School of Nursing offers degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and the PhD in Nursing. At the undergraduate level, the Basic Baccalaureate Program and an Accelerated Baccalaureate Program are available to students who hold non-nursing baccalaureate degrees. The Registered Nurse to Bachelor’s and Registered Nurse to Bachelor’s/Master’s programs are available to registered nurses with associate degrees or diplomas in nursing.
The School of Social Welfare offers a full-time, upper-division undergraduate BSW program that provides preparation for entry-level social work positions. An MSW program prepares graduates for advanced generalist social work practice.

Research and development: Nearby Brookhaven National Laboratory, which Stony Brook has the
responsibility of co-managing, offers students opportunities to work with scientists making discoveries in
physics, photon sciences and nanomaterials, climate change and other critical areas.

Our Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology and two state-designated Centers for
Advanced Technology — in diagnostic tools and sensor systems and in biotechnology — facilitate
partnerships between New York State industry and university research. Our Advanced Energy Research and
Technology Center is a partnership of academic institutions, research institutions, energy providers and
industrial corporations focusing on innovative energy research, education and technology deployment.

Economic impact: The entrepreneurial energy and economic strength of the university bring a combined
benefit of $7.23 billion to the economy of Long Island. The university is the largest single-site employer on
Long Island with more than 16,000 employees.

Arts and athletics: Stony Brook’s Staller Center for the Arts offers a rich program of theater, dance,
music and popular entertainment throughout the year. Each summer, the Stony Brook Film Festival
brings leading and emerging independent filmmakers and fans to campus.

Stony Brook’s Department of Athletics sponsors 18 Division I varsity intercollegiate athletics programs that compete at the NCAA Division I level and is a member of the Colonial Athletic Association.

About Stony Brook University, State University of New York

Stony Brook University is New York’s flagship university and No. 1 public university with a campus in
Southampton, affiliated locations in Manhattan and a partnership with the State University of New York in
Korea.

The university has 12 schools and colleges:

The College of Arts and Sciences offers degree programs in fine arts and humanities, biological and physical sciences, mathematics and social and behavioral sciences.

The College of Business provides comprehensive education and research for the business, public and nonprofit sectors, and offers flexible full- and part-time programs, with day, evening, Saturday and online courses available, including a fully online MBA option.

The School of Communication and Journalism offers graduate and undergraduate programs in communication, science communication and journalism that emphasize ethical, engaging and inclusive research and storytelling across media platforms.
The School of Dental Medicine offers DDS degree, PhD and postgraduate specialty training. It provides dental care to more than 15,000 community residents every year and is a leader in translational research and technology transfer.
The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers nine ABET-accredited programs and provides students with opportunities to find work in the industry or proceed to graduate study in a variety of areas.
The Graduate School offers advanced degree programs in many fields. Stony Brook’s advanced graduate programs are internationally recognized and consistently receive exceptionally high ratings from external evaluation agencies and scholarly studies.
The School of Health Professions offers baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees in both clinical and nonclinical areas. It also offers noncredit certificate programs in anesthesia technology, EMT/paramedic, medical dosimetry, phlebotomy, radiation therapy and radiologic technology.
The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences is a leader in marine, atmospheric and sustainability research; education; and public service. It is among the leading oceanography and atmospheric sciences institutions in the world.
The School of Professional Development offers more than 40 graduate and noncredit programs for professionals at every stage of their careers. Most programs are available completely online and have multiple start dates to allow for optimal scheduling flexibility.
The Renaissance School of Medicine was built on the fundamental cornerstones of excellence in education, research, patient care and community service. It consists of nine basic science and 17 clinical departments providing preclinical and clinical education of medical students, including graduate, postgraduate and continuing education.
The School of Nursing offers degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and the PhD in Nursing. At the undergraduate level, the Basic Baccalaureate Program and an Accelerated Baccalaureate Program are available to students who hold non-nursing baccalaureate degrees. The Registered Nurse to Bachelor’s and Registered Nurse to Bachelor’s/Master’s programs are available to registered nurses with associate degrees or diplomas in nursing.
The School of Social Welfare offers a full-time, upper-division undergraduate BSW program that provides preparation for entry-level social work positions. An MSW program prepares graduates for advanced generalist social work practice.

Research and development: Nearby Brookhaven National Laboratory, which Stony Brook has the
responsibility of co-managing, offers students opportunities to work with scientists making discoveries in
physics, photon sciences and nanomaterials, climate change and other critical areas.

Our Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology and two state-designated Centers for
Advanced Technology — in diagnostic tools and sensor systems and in biotechnology — facilitate
partnerships between New York State industry and university research. Our Advanced Energy Research and
Technology Center is a partnership of academic institutions, research institutions, energy providers and
industrial corporations focusing on innovative energy research, education and technology deployment.

Economic impact: The entrepreneurial energy and economic strength of the university bring a combined
benefit of $7.23 billion to the economy of Long Island. The university is the largest single-site employer on
Long Island with more than 16,000 employees.

Arts and athletics: Stony Brook’s Staller Center for the Arts offers a rich program of theater, dance,
music and popular entertainment throughout the year. Each summer, the Stony Brook Film Festival
brings leading and emerging independent filmmakers and fans to campus.

Stony Brook’s Department of Athletics sponsors 18 Division I varsity intercollegiate athletics programs that compete at the NCAA Division I level and is a member of the Colonial Athletic Association.

University information

Total students

24,592

UG students

73%

PG students

27%

International students

4,935

UG students

57%

PG students

43%

Total faculty staff

2,405

Domestic staff

81%

Int'l staff

19%

Rankings & Ratings

Stony Brook University, State University of New York is one of the top public universities in Stony Brook, United States. It is ranked #460 in QS World University Rankings 2025.