Stony Brook University Acceptance Rate
Stony Brook, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 50,341
- Admitted
- 24,670
- Yield
- 14.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Stony Brook University's acceptance rate has risen from 41.3% in 2014–15 to 49% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 33,714 to 50,341 (+49%) over that period.
Its 49% rate makes Stony Brook University more selective than about 85% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 81%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (51.4% for women vs 46.1% for men, a 5.3-point gap). Stony Brook University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 14.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 33,714 | 13,938 | 41.3% | 2,855 |
| 2015–16 | 34,146 | 13,995 | 41% | 2,836 |
| 2016–17 | 34,999 | 14,233 | 40.7% | 2,934 |
| 2017–18 | 35,313 | 14,899 | 42.2% | 3,167 |
| 2018–19 | 37,828 | 15,880 | 42% | 3,383 |
| 2019–20 | 37,079 | 16,370 | 44.1% | 3,372 |
| 2020–21 | 37,083 | 18,138 | 48.9% | 3,322 |
| 2021–22 | 38,826 | 18,659 | 48.1% | 3,416 |
| 2022–23 | 40,513 | 19,908 | 49.1% | 3,347 |
| 2023–24 | 50,341 | 24,670 | 49% | 3,569 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 27,368 | 14,066 | 51.4% |
| Men | 22,956 | 10,593 | 46.1% |
| Another gender | 17 | 11 | 64.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 640–720 | 36% |
| SAT Math | 680–770 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–33 | 3% |
How Stony Brook University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Stony Brook University's acceptance rate?
Stony Brook University's acceptance rate is 49% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (24,670 admitted of 50,341 applicants).
Is Stony Brook University test optional?
Stony Brook University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Stony Brook University?
Stony Brook University received 50,341 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 24,670.
What SAT score do you need for Stony Brook University?
Admitted students at Stony Brook University typically scored 640–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 680–770 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Stony Brook University getting harder to get into?
Stony Brook University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 41.3% in 2014–15 to 49% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.stonybrook.edu/.