The student-faculty ratio at Stony Brook University--SUNY is 18:1, and the school has 36 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Stony Brook University--SUNY include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 90 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
18:1
Total faculty
1,055 full time
530 part time
Minority
22% full time
15% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
91%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
12%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
20-4938.6%
Classes with fewer than 20 students36%
50 or more25.4%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
90%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
86%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
76%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
68%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
74%
6-year graduation rate of international students
68%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
107
Post-master's certificates
184
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
311
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
273
Doctoral degrees - other
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2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
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2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
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Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
-
Attended a graduate education program
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Attended a graduate engineering program
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Attended a graduate nursing program
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Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Columbia University
Cornell University
New York University
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--New Brunswick
SUNY--Stony Brook
University at Buffalo--SUNY
Seeking continuing education
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No information provided by graduate
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Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Mr. Richard L. Gelfond, CEO - IMAX Corporation, Jon Oringer, Founder of Shutterstock, Dr. Marilyn Hawrys Simons, President of the Simons Foundation
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
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Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Health Professions and Related Programs 18%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 13%
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 10%
Engineering 9%
Psychology 9%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$42,000
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology$51,000
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$48,800
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.$46,000
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting$57,000
Finance$55,700
Business Administration, Management and Operations$55,500
Marketing$48,900
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Engineering
Computer Engineering (CE)$77,300
Materials Engineering$76,100
Engineering Science$70,900
Electrical Engineering (EE)$66,900
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$65,600
Biomedical Engineering$62,800
Chemical Engineering$59,200
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English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$47,000
Health Professions and Related Programs
Nursing$66,700
Health and Medical Administrative Services$45,200
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and General Studies$53,100
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics$65,700
Mathematics & Statistics$62,800
Mathematics$55,600
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$48,400
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Physics$55,900
Chemistry$53,100
Social Sciences
Economics$59,600
Political Science and Government$55,800
Anthropology$46,000
Sociology$43,500
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$41,500
Majors Offered at This School
Architecture and Related Services
Environmental Design/Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Asian Studies/Civilization
European Studies/Civilization
Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Evolutionary Biology
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Pharmacology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
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English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Comparative Literature
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Italian Language and Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Professions and Related Programs
Polysomnography
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences
Human Computer Interaction
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Music, General
Minors
Architecture and Related Services
Environmental Design/Architecture
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Behavioral Sciences
Biological and Physical Sciences
Human Computer Interaction
International/Global Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Science, Technology and Society
Sustainability Studies
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Pharmacology
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Digital Arts
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Comparative Literature
French Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Italian Language and Literature
Linguistics
Russian Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
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Natural Resources and Conservation
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Organizational Leadership
Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies
Asian Studies/Civilization
Balkans Studies
Chinese Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Optics/Optical Sciences
Physics, General
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development and Family Studies, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Rhetoric and Composition
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health and Wellness, General
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
BS/MS
BA/MPH
BA/MBA
BA/MAT
BE/MS
Student participation in special study options
Honors program
Weekend college
Independent study
Cooperative (work-study plan) program
Internships
Student participation in special academic programs
Learning communities
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Writing in the disciplines
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, other
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
Middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
14
Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
254
Honors program 2018 enrollment
887
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
-
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
Washington Semester (American University)
Student exchange programs offered with
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Alabama State University
Arkansas State University
Ball State University
Boise State University
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
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Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Australia
Bahamas, The
China
Costa Rica
Cuba
Denmark
Ecuador
France
Germany
Ghana
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
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Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
No
