Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1330–1500

Median ~1420

Acceptance rate

49%

Enrollment

18,101

ACT middle 50%

29–33

What the numbers say about SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook

The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1330 to 1500. A planning score near or above 1540 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 670 Reading and Writing and 720 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 49% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 76% completion rate and $74,502 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Understand a 1420 SAT score Plan for a 1550 Verify current admissions policy

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$10,931

Tuition (out-of-state)

$32,741

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$74,502

4-year completion rate (150% time)

76%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1330 and 1500. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1540 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1500 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1420 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1330 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
University of Massachusetts-Amherst	Amherst, MA	1310–1500	60%
Binghamton University	Vestal, NY	1340–1500	39%
University of Miami	Coral Gables, FL	1320–1480	19%
Fordham University	Bronx, NY	1320–1480	59%
Lafayette College	Easton, PA	1350–1500	31%
Trinity University	San Antonio, TX	1340–1500	26%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook?

Stony Brook University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1330–1500, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1540 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook's acceptance rate?

Stony Brook University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 49%.

How much does it cost to attend SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook?

In-state tuition is approximately $10,931 and out-of-state is approximately $32,741. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Stony Brook University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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