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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University's sprawling campus covers over 1,454 acres on Long Island. As a major research institution, Stony Brook maintains a strong academic focus, particularly in STEM fields. The university notably manages the Brookhaven National Laboratory in partnership with Battelle. Students can also find opportunities in the Research & Development Park adjacent to the main campus.
Programs
32
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$50,027
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
60/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$10,560
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $30,350/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Stony Brook's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 38% of students receive Pell Grants; 36% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $12,744 | $50,976 |
| $30K – $48K | $15,813 | $63,252 |
| $48K – $75K | $21,446 | $85,784 |
| $75K – $110K | $24,158 | $96,632 |
| $110K+ | $26,994 | $107,976 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $10,560 | $42,240 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Stony Brook
32 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.