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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York
17,500
Students on Campus
Stony Brook
Location
Metro Population
17,500
Students on Campus
Stony Brook
Location
Metro Population
About This Campus
A member of the elite AAU, we are recognized as one of the nations' finest public research universities and as the number one research institution in the SUNY System. Bicycle paths, an orchard, a pond, and spacious plazas compliment modern laboratories, classroom buildings, and residence halls. The indoor sports complex seats 5000 and the football stadium seats 6000. We have an observatory and nuclear accelerator.
Access to NYC via the Long Island Railroad Station on campus
Helpful Information
Great chance for placement on host pay, and limited placement for home pay. Students are guranteed on campus housing.
Location Information
Only 65 miles east of New York City, the campus is situated on the North Shore of Long Island. The Long Island Railroad has a stop on campus, making traveling to and from New York City accessible.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
- Course Catalog
- Schedule of Classes
- Registration Timing: According to Class Standing
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/17/2026
Spring Start Date: 01/25/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/21/2027
CLOSED PROGRAMS:
All of our College of Engineering, Computer Science and courses in the School of Health Technology and Management are closed. Our SEA Semester program can not consider students until further notice.
RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:
Enrollment in upper division Biology, Business, Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Psychology, and Health Sciences classes may be difficult
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
OPTIONS:
Honors Access:
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Anthropology
- Art
- Art History
- Astronomy
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Life Science
- Business Management
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Psychology
- Economics
- English
- Fine Art
- French
- Geology
- Global Studies
- History
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Linguistics
- Marine Biology
- Marine Sciences
- Mathematics
- Music
- Oceanography
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Planetary and Space Sciences
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies/Theology
- Sociology
- Studio Art
- Sustainable Resource Management
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
- General Eligibility Requirements
- 2.5 - GPA Required
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
- Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -
Tuition/Finance
Figures per Semester are current as of 12/01/2025
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Available
Estimated cost: $9000
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 17
- Host Payment: 17
Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Room/Meals
Figures per Semester are current as of 12/01/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? Yes
- Is on-campus living required? Yes
- Number of reserved housing spaces: 15
- Average Room Cost (per term): $9500
- On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:
The estimated $9,500 would include a meal plan
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
- Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
- Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $3000
- Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Chance of Acceptance
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Excellent
This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Good
This campus accepts many (50-74%) applicants. You definitely want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
Good
This campus accepts many (50-74%) applicants. You definitely want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.