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Stony Brook University : Fees, Rankings, Courses, Reviews

Town of Brookhaven, New York, USA

4.1 /5

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Shiksha popularity ranking

#335 in World

#65 in USA

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1039 acre campus
Estd. 1957

Last updated on 27 Oct '25

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About Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University Ranking 2025
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History

Stony Brook University was founded in 1957 and is a public university based in the Town of Brookhaven, USA. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and Stony Brook is a member of the commission. Stony Brook University offers various programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels for its students. According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, Stony Brook University has an overall ranking of #65 in USA. Stony Brook University acceptance rate is 49%, making it a competitive university to get admission to. Stony Brook University placement rate is 94%. As of Fall 2024, the university is home to over 26,000 students, of which 18,000+ are undergraduate, and 8,400+ are graduate students.

Some of the research centers and institutes at Stony Brook University are the Academic Success and Tutoring Center, Center for Clean Water Technology, Center for Behavioral Political Economy, Cancer Center, Center for Biotechnology, Institute for Energy Sustainability and Equity, and the Center for Behavioral Finance.

Things to Know about the Stony Brook University
Mentioned below are some key facts and figures to know about Stony Brook University:

Stony Brook University	Validation
Established	1957
Location	100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA
Acceptance rate	49%
Acceptance rate for international students	73%
Average GPA Requirement	3.4-3.6
Shiksha Popularity Ranking	#65 in USA
Shiksha Global Ranking	#317
Popular Courses	Computer Science, Biology, Social Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Business, Management and Health Sciences
Average Tuition Fees	UG: INR 23.9 L-INR 32.6 L PG: INR 10.5 L-INR 29.7 L
Total Students	27,406 (Fall 2024)
Total International Students	4,711 (Fall 2024)
Schools & Colleges	13 Colleges & Schools
Placement Rate	90.7% (MBA in Business Administration)
Top Employers	Northwell Health, Stony Brook Medicine, NYU Langone Health and NYC Public Schools
Notable Alumni	Adrien Brody, Pat Benatar, Joy Behar, Keiko Fujimori and Dominick Reyes

Stony Brook University History

Found in 1957 as a college for the preparation of secondary school teachers of Maths and Science, Stony Brook University is the flagship university of New York, and also claims to be the #1 public university in the region.

The insitute was first based on the grounds of a former Gold Coast estate, before a new campus was established near the village of Stony Brook, on a land donated by Ward Melville, a local philanthropist in 1962.

The institute continuted its expansion over the rest of the 20th century, in the process becoming a member of the State University of New York (SUNY) system as well as the Association of American Universities. SBU is also a public sea-grant and space-grant research university. having witnessed more 2,330 inventions within the premises of its campus, while also acquiring more than 700 patents in the process.

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Year of establishment

1957

Also known as

SBU

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Total foreign students

4685

Campus size

1039 acres

No. of campus

Endowment value

USD 341 million

Scholarships granted

12901

Scholarship amount granted

USD 131 million

Application fees

USD 50

English proficiency test

Required

Accepted exams

SAT/ACT accepted

Optional

Total faculty

2172

Faculty/Student ratio

UG/PG course ratio

0.75

Total criminal offences

220

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the student review of the Stony Brook University?

The Stony Brook University is among the top universities for international students to continue higher education in the USA. The university graduates work for top companies all over the world. Moreover, the graduates are constantly in high demand. According to student's reviews on Shiksha, Stony Brook University has an overall rating of 4.1 stars. Moreover, students have rated Stony Brook University based on various factors that are listed below:

Particulars	Ratings (Out of 5)
Internships	3.7
Part Time Work	3.7
Post Study Jobs	4.2
Quality of Faculty	4.5
Student Life	4.3
Value of Money	4.5
Public Transportation	4.2
Permanent Immigration	3.8
Safety	4.8
Indian Food	3.7

Stony Brook University Ranking 2025

Stony Brook University is considered to be one of the top universities in USA. According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, Stony Brook University ranking stands at #57 in 2025, at national level. Apart from this, the university is also ranked by QS 2025 at #460 for World University Ranking category. The university ranking for QS at World University Ranking level for 2024 was #396. This shows that the university's position has witnessed a declined trend this year.

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) also ranks the university among the top names. In 2024, Stony Brook University ranking stood at #301 for Universities Rankings category, showcasing a stagnant trend when compared to the last year.

Moreover, a few of the Stony Brook University courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. Below are the course rankings:

Course name	Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025
MIM	#122
BBA	#155
MS	#61
Others PG	#55
M.A.	#100

#335

World level

Shiksha Popularity Rank

#65

Country level

Shiksha Popularity Rank

Course wise : Shiksha Popularity Rankings

#27

Mathematics

#36

Physics

#46

Computer Science Engineering

#54

Biomedical Engineering

#59

Electrical Engineering

Ranked #65 in Top universities in USA

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Commonly asked questions
On Rankings

Q: What are the Engineering course rankings at Stony Brook University?

Some of the Engineering course rankings at Stony Brook University based on different ranking bodies are given as follows:

Year	QS- Engineering and Technology	Times Higher Education- Engineering
2019	401-450	201-250
2020	401-450	201-250
2021	451-500	201-250
2022	501-530	176-200
2023	NA	251-300

Q: What is the ranking of Stony Brook University in the world?

Some of the World Rankings at Stony Brook University based of different ranking bodies are given as follows:

Year	QS World Rankings	Times Higher Education Rankings
2020	359	301-350
2021	373	301-350
2022	378	301-350
2023	416	301-350
2024	396	NA

Stony Brook University Courses

The Stony Brook University degrees include over 200 majors, minors & combined degree programs. The Stony Brook University has 12 colleges that offer courses across a number of popular streams such as: Biology, Computer Science, Business Management, Economics and Applied Mathematics and Statistics.

Stony Brook University Undergraduate Programs

There are over 60+ options to choose from when it comes to majors at SBU, some popular ones are mentioned below:

BS in Business Management
BS in Biology
BA in Economics
BS in Computer Science
BS in Health Science

Stony Brook University Masters Programs

Some popular Stony Brook University postgraduate programs are mentioned below:

MS in Computer Science
MS in Data Science
MBA
MA in Economics
BE in Mechanical Engineering

Stony Brook University Top Majors

SBU is renowned for providing quality education across a number of popular streams, however, some courses are more prominent among international students in Stony Brook than others.

The table below gives a detailed breakdown of the Stony Brook University popular majors:

Course	Percentage of Students Enrolled
Biological and Biomedical Sciences	14%
Health Professions and Related Programs	14%
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related programs	11%
Mathematics & Statistics	8%
Social Sciences	8%

Source: US News

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44 Courses

4.1(6)12 months - 2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹11 L - 31 L

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7 Courses12 - 24 months

1st year Tution Fees

₹20 L - 27 L

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B.E. / B.Tech

12 Courses4 years

1st year Tution Fees

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Stony Brook University Admission 2026

Indian applicants can apply for Stony Brook University admissions on the university's Official Application Portal. Regarding admission rarities, the university offers admission to students based on the eligibility criteria for the course of choice. To gain admission, all overseas applicants must fulfil the Stony Brook University eligibility criteria, which include academic transcripts, GPA requirements, results on standardized and aptitude tests, SOP, LOR, Essay and CV. Additionally, students must provide their results from entrance/English language proficiency tests, such as IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, PTE, Duolingo and GMAT.

Application fees :USD 50 - 100
Type of deadline :Depends on course

Documents

Type of documents	Applicable for
SOP	Needed for few courses
LOR	Needed for few courses
Essays	Needed for few courses
CV	Needed for few courses
Additional documents	Required

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Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: Does Stony Brook University require SAT?

As per the university, Stony Brook is test-optional for applicants for the year 2023-24. Stony Brook University evaluates the overall profile of a candidate while giving admission. A holistic review of a candidate's academic record including the overall grade point average (GPA) and strength of curriculum is looked into. Also, other academic and personal factors like co-curricular and community involvement or any special talents or interest of the student are considered while examining their profile for admission.

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SBU Scholarships

SBU's international students are eligible for Global Excellence Scholarship which is given to those students who show exceptional performance in their high school academic program, SAT/ACT scores, co-curricular activities, research experiences, or even special talents or skills portrayal.

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Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: Does Stony Brook University offer scholarships to international students?

SBU's international students are eligible for Global Excellence Scholarship offered by Stony Brook University. This is given to those students who show exceptional performance in - high school academic program, SAT/ACT scores, co-curricular activities, research experiences, or even special talents or skills portrayal. According to the university, around 78% of freshmen enrolled in a full time course received financial aid at an average of USD 13,100. There are also 71% of full time freshmen students who receive an average amount of USD 10,200 as federal or state level grant.

Stony Brook University Popular Courses

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B.Sc.

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18 months

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18 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹23.35 LGet Fee Details

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18 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹23.35 LGet Fee Details

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18 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹23.35 LGet Fee Details

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Stony Brook University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

57% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Stressful

Easy going

Internships3.9

Part time work3.6

Post study jobs4.6

Quality of faculty4.4

Student Life4.1

Value for money4.6

Public transportation3.9

Safety4.9

Indian Food3.7

Permanent Immigration3.9

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M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

4.2

It's a bit challenging to find part-time work in the first semester.

Tips: Come to the university 15 days before the semester starts and look for part-time work. Try to secure one, but if you can't, that's okay. After the semester begins focus on getting an internship. Reach out to seniors to learn how to apply for internships and connect with people on LinkedIn. It will be a bit stressful and overwhelming initially so try to manage your time. Concentrate on internships and jobs. It's very important to surround yourself with ambitious friends as word of mouth is key the more you talk about internships and jobs, the more you'll learn. So get involved mingle with people and attend university events especially during your first year. Distributed Systems is a good course but it's demanding. If you're truly interested go for it, otherwise, maybe not. However if you take the course learn it thoroughly and showcase your projects effectively the market for Distributed Systems is currently strong.

Likes (Value for money): This is the best and most affordable school in New York, but the room rent is high. If you have a part-time job, around 90% of your earnings might go towards rent. The tuition fee is approximately 35,000 dollars. Part-time jobs typically pay around 16 per hour; consider seeking Research Assistant positions, as they often offer higher pay.

Dislikes (Part time work): It's a bit challenging to find part-time work in the first semester, but if you keep searching, you might find something by the second semester. If not, that's okay; you'll likely find opportunities in your second year as seniors graduate. Having a part-time job can significantly reduce your financial burden.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 150000

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025Read more

YOTISH

BS in Health Science - Batch of 2029

4.3

Amazing with great career opportunities.

Tips: It's tough to get in as the acceptance rate is 42%, but once you do, you will be able to enjoy scholarship opportunities, a cooperative university, and competitive academics. You will also enjoy overall well-being and no stress, as well as a stress-free, accommodating campus. Job opportunities are high as there is a renowned hospital on campus, which provides hands-on experience. On experience for pupils in courses of healthcare/public. Health and also have a GSU curriculum other than the core curriculum, so this helps a lot when considering fees and expenditure.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): In the USA, immigration is really strict. There are a lot of rules about which visas qualify for permanent residency or citizenship. Because of this, it’s tough to get permanent immigration status on an F1 student visa. Working on campus is only allowed for 20 hours a week, so you should plan accordingly.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 7175

Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 104300

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025Read more

Anonymous

MS in Data Science - Batch of 2025

4.2

Public Research University.

Tips: I had the dream of coming to master in USA from a young age after seeing my relatives and others come here. After my undergrad, I did a job for 1 year as SDE and decided to go for Masters. I applied to many universities and the best I got was at Stony brook university MSCS so I decided to pursue my MS in this university. The acceptance rate is an average of around 48%. I have just done my 1st sem. Did 3 subjects and got good grades. There were medium to hard subjects but done with them somehow. Prepare hard for getting into the University as it is getting tough to get into. Consult students who are studying here. It is good for your future. I am satisfied with the university, course and country.

Likes (Indian Food): The Stony Book university is in the middle of New York and there are lot of Indian food here. From South to North every option is available. The restaurant owners are Indians also. The Indian population here won't let you miss Indian food. I prefer cooking myself because New York is so expensive and I still eat outside on weekends. So there is no problem with food options in our country. You'll see a lot of options for Indian food outside Stony Book University.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): This University is good and it's well recognised. Many MNC's visit for placements but due to the current scenario, it is tough to get a good table job after studies. Applying for 100's of internships but getting rejected for all, as situations are bad at present for current job situations. The package varies from degree and it's one of the best universities in New York, so there are a lot of options for Post-study jobs. It will take some time for everything to come back to normal.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 6000

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

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Anonymous

M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

3.5

Part-time jobs are less but tuition fee is also lesser on comparison.

Tips: Stony Brook University is one of the highly ranked university in the US and also the no.1 public university in the state of New York. It can be challenging at times with academics but put in the effort and it should be manageable and one should be able to adjust to the fast paced life as to not fall behind on academics and internships. When it comes to part time, the options are very low for the graduate student and getting one can be considered lucky, so this is not the college if you want to rely entirely on part-time. Tuition fee is low compared to other colleges but housing is expensive. Assistantships are also tough to get if you haven't been offered one on admission

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2024Read more

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M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

4.7

Value for money university

Tips: Culturally very accepting, super easy on students, especially Indian origin has a good community to live on campus, and good diversity as well. Relatively tougher, but students do get RA positions with tuition funded and a good stipend. I am totally satisfied with the university and with the country.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): US is a tough place if you are concerned with permanent settlement, but the quality of education and industry exposure is top-tier. Very few other countries would provide this experience with such minds to collaborate and this is super important for personal growth. Given a chance to permanently migrate here, I would not choose to.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Middle eastern and Indian food available are relatively good prices. There are a few canteens, marketplaces and dining halls which provide diverse options and fairly standard prices. Some options are mac and cheese for 2.5$, salad bowls for 4$, full course bowls for 10$

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 100000

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2024Read more

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MS in Chemical and Molecular Engineering - Batch of 2027

4.3

Rigorous and smooth administration

Tips: Rigorous study environments, relaxed international community, good number of international students and professors. There we have healthy competitions and great exposure to different social events to build all round developments. Indian students are good in numbers here.

Likes (Safety): Very safe on campus community. Campus police departments is well-staffed and trained to ensure the safety of the student. The university has strict policies and procedures in place to prevent crime and respond to emergencies. Stony brook university also has a number of resources for students such as 24-hour emergency response team.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Not many options for economical Indian food nearby. There are only a few restaurants which can give Indian food. The lack of demand for that type of cuisine may be one reason for that. Along with that, there are separate bodies which provide only American food.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1037

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 88684

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Stony Brook University Placements

Stony Brook University placement rate is 90.7%, two years after respective post graduation for MBA graduates, per the latest Graduate Outcomes data made available by SBU. Stony Brook University Business graduates earn an average annual salary worth USD 68,399 (INR 59.1 L), post one year of employment across respective industries.

Stony Brook University Employment by Industry

The table below highlights the top industries employing Stony Brook MBA graduates:

Industry	Percentage of Graduates Employed
Healthcare Services	11.39%
Education	10.04%
Business Development	9.63%
Engineering	8.61%
Operations	5.82%

Stony Brook University Average Salary

Stony Brook University graduate are paid handsomely by their employers for their contributions to respective industries. The table below highlights the average salary earned by graduates, one year after their graduation, based on their MBA specializations:

Course	Average Salary (in USD)	Average Salary (in INR)
MBA in Business Administration	USD 68,399	INR 59.1 L
MBA in Accounting	USD 68,399	INR 59.1 L
MBA in Finance	USD 68,399	INR 59.1 L
MBA in Healthcare Management	USD 111,127	INR 96.1 L
MBA in Marketing	USD 68,399	INR 59.1 L

Stony Brook University Top Employers

The table below lists the best organizations in USA offering jobs to graduates of Stony Brook Univeristy:

Organization	Percentage of Graduates Employed
Stony Brook University	4.16%
Northwell Health	1.62%
Stony Brook Medicine	1.3%
NYC Public Schools	0.79%
NYU Langone Health	0.77%

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Top Recruiters

Goldman Sachs

Microsoft

Citigroup

Oracle

IBM

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Stony Brook University Fees

Stony Brook University cost is USD 31,046 (INR 26.8 L), while for graduate students the average estimated tuition fee is around USD 26,990 (INR 23.3 L). This does not include the cost of living in USA, which tends to be very high, with New York being one of the costliest regions to live in the country.

The actual tuition costs are subject to vary for different courses across the undergraduate, postgraduate & doctoral level of studies.

Stony Brook University Cost of Attendance

The table below gives a detailed breakdown of the estimated Stony Brook University cost of attendance for international students at SBU:

Cost of Living Component	For UG International Students	For PG International Students
Tuition	USD 31,046 (INR 26.85 L)	USD 26,990 (INR 23.3 L)
Fees	USD 3,938 (INR 3.4 L)	USD 2,912 (INR 2.5 L)
Housing	USD 11,740 (INR 10.15 L)	USD 9,372 (INR 8.1 L)
Meals	USD 7,304 (INR 6.3 L)	USD 7,304 (INR 6.3 L)
Books	USD 900 (INR 77.7 K)	USD 900 (INR 77.7 K)
Transportation	USD 840 (INR 72.6 K)	USD 840 (INR 72.6 K)
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	USD 2,220 (INR 1.9 L)	USD 2,220 (INR 1.9 L)
Estimated Yearly Cost	USD 57,988 (INR 50.1 L)	USD 50,726 (INR 43.85 L)

The cost of attendance is subject to vary based on whether one is living on-campus, off-campus or commuting and the size of the family. For detailed info about the same, get your FREE PDF:

SBU UG Cost of Attendance
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SBU PG Cost of Attendance (Commuter)

International Student Service Fee

Stony Brook University International students would also be subjected to an International Student Service fee worth USD 160 (INR 13.8 K) per semester, for services related to advise & counselling related services offered by the institute to non-immigrant students, for the process of obtaining and maintaining a valid immigration status in USA.

Conversion rate: 1 USD = INR 86.43

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
MS(44 courses)	INR 11 L - 31 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE, Duolingo: 105 & Above, TOEFL: 80 - 90, GRE, GMAT
MBA/PGDM(7 courses)	INR 20 L - 27 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12-24 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, GMAT, TOEFL: 80 & Above, GRE
B.E. / B.Tech(12 courses)	INR 25 L - 33 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
B.Sc.(20 courses)	INR 26 L - 34 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
M.A.(30 courses)	INR 15 L - 23 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 1 year-2 years Exam Accepted: PTE, Duolingo, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 - 100
B.A.(23 courses)	INR 27 L - 34 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo
MFA(4 courses)	INR 14 L - 23 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 18 months-3 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, TOEFL: 80 & Above
Others PG(2 courses)	INR 20 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 18-24 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
B.J.M.C.(2 courses)	INR 27 L - 32 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo
BSN(1 course)	INR 26 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the fee for Indian students at Stony Brook University?

The Stony Brook University fees range between INR 25L and INR 32L for undergraduate programs and between INR 10L and INR 29L for postgraduate programs. Students can check the tuition fees of the popular programs from the below table:

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees
MS (38 courses)	INR 10 L - 29 L
BE/ BTech (12 courses)	INR 25 L - 31 L
BBA (2 courses)	INR 28 L - 32 L
MA (30 courses)	INR 15 L - 21 L
BSc (20 courses)	INR 25 L - 32 L
MBA/PGDM (7 courses)	INR 19 L - 26 L
BA (23 courses)	INR 25 L - 32 L
MIM (5 courses)	INR 19 L - 26 L
BFA (1 course)	INR 25 L
MFA (4 courses)	INR 13 L - 19 L
MSN (1 course)	INR 19 L
MPH (1 course)	INR 20 L

Stony Brook University
Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success

UG Race

Others

45%

Asian

33%

Hispanic

14%

Black

UG Student residence

In state

81%

Out of state

11%

Foreign

UG Age distribution

24 and under

94%

25 and over

UG Number of Applicant

40513

Overall Graduation Rate

UG Enrollment

17509

PG Enrollment

8201

SBU Notable Alumni

Stony Brook University has wide alumni network with over 200000 alumni. It hosts 100+ events per year for alumni members. Stony Brook University alumni members are working all over world. A few more notable alumni of Stony Brook University are as follows:

Name of Personality	Profession	Picture
Adrien Brody	American actor
Pat Benatar	American Rock Singer and Songwriter
Keiko Fujimori	Peruvian Politician
Joy Behar	Comedian, Television Host, Actress, and Writer
Dominick Reyes	Professional Mixed Martial Artist and Former College Football Player
Momina Mustehsan	Pakistani Singer-Songwriter and Musician
Laura Schlessinger	American Talk Radio Host and Author
Vinay Pathak	Indian Theater and Film Actor
Buck Dharma	Guitarist, Singer, and Songwriter.
John L. Hennessy	Computer Scientist

Stony Brook University, Arizona State University, and Texas A&M University, each ranks in and around the top 50 universities in USA.

While Stony Brook ranks #65, ASU comfortably betters it, however, it is Texas A&M University which outshines both at both the national & global level Shiksha rankings.

In terms of cost of studies, Stony Brook offers the most affordable option of the three at both the UG & PG level of studies, while Texas A and M is the costliest of the three.

Given below is a detailed comparison between the three universities, based on certain key comparison parameters:

Criteria	Stony Brook University	Arizona State University	Texas A&M University
Location	100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794, United States	1151 S Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ, United States	400 Bizzell St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Acceptance Rate	49%	90%	63%
Popular Courses & Streams	Biology, Mathematics and Statistics, Social Sciences and Computer Science	Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Social Sciences	Engineering, Business, Management, Marketing and Biology
Average Tuition Fees (UG)	INR 23.9 L-INR 32.6 L	INR 27.6 L-INR 34 L	INR 33.6 L-35.4 L
Average Tuition Fees (PG)	INR 10.5 L-INR 29.7 L	INR 7 L-INR 57.6 L	INR 10.99 L-INR 98.3 L
Shiksha Popularity Ranking (US)	#65 in USA	#54 in USA	#47 in USA
Shiksha Global Ranking	#317	#211	#174

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College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
Stony Brook University	INR 10.85 L - 30.72 L	#59 US News, 2026
University of Massachusetts Amherst Compare	INR 15.03 L - 37.27 L	#64 US News, 2026
Rutgers University Compare	INR 22.29 L - 52.95 L	#75 US News, 2026
North Carolina State University Compare	INR 19.03 L - 41.39 L	#64 US News, 2026
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Compare	INR 14.21 L - 45.73 L	#26 US News, 2026
University of California - Riverside Campus Compare	INR 26.2 L - 58.52 L	#75 US News, 2026

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12 monthsPost-study work permit

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Q: Does Stony Brook require GRE?

The GRE score requirement is applicable for some graduate courses offered by Stony Brook University. Candidates need to check the eligibility criteria for the graduate programs they are applying to and if it is required for that particularprogrammethen only they need to submit GRE General Test scores otherwise the university does not ask for GRE score. Also, candidates should check the minimum score requirement for the specific course they are applying to.

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How can I get into Stony Brook University for MBA?

Answered 8 months ago

International students must meet the Stony Brook University MBA requirements listed below to boost their chances of securing admission:

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field;
Official transcripts/mark sheets;
Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in prior academic work;
An updated resume

Vipra Surbhi

Contributor-Level 8

Are Stony Brook University placements good?

Answered 8 months ago

Yes, students get the access to top-notch placements at Stony Brook University. According to the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university ranks -

4.2 for post-study work jobs
3.7 stars for part-time work
3.7 stars for internships

With the help of the above-mentioned rankings it can be concl

Nishtha Karan

Contributor-Level 8

How much do the MBA graduates of Stony Brook University earn?

Answered 8 months ago

Graduates of Stony Brook University earn great return on investment through placement opportunities. Below are the details of salary for MBA graduates:

Function	Details
Healthcare Management	1 year after graduation	USD 111,127 (INR 1 Cr)
	5 years after graduation	USD 122,231 (INR 1 Cr)
	10 years after graduation	USD 132,795 (INR 1.15 Cr)
Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Business Administration	1 year after graduation	USD 68,399 (INR 59.7 L)
	5 years after graduation	USD 95,100 (INR 85 L)
	10 years after graduation	USD 119,546 (INR 1 Cr)

Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 87.29

Shruti Mishra

Contributor-Level 8

Can I work while studying at Stony Brook University?

Answered 8 months ago

Yes, Stony Brook University USA permits international students to work while studying. Overseas students must be mindful of the fact that they can work no more than 20 hours per week while classes are in session and it is essential that this employment does not interfere with a their academic progra

Mukul Vimal

Contributor-Level 8

What are the career opportunities for Stony Brook University graduates?

Answered 8 months ago

As per the historical data of the university's alumni, most of the Stony Brook University graduates get placed in industries such as:

Healthcare Services	Education	Business Development
Engineering	Operations	Research
Information Technology	Community & Social Services	Sales
Finance	Media & Communication	Administrative
Human Resources	Marketing	Entrepreneurship

Anushree Sinha

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