School Description

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UNIVERSITY MISSION

Stony Brook University has a five-part mission:

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to provide comprehensive undergraduate,graduate,and professional education of the highest quality;
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to carry out research and intellectual endeavors of the highest international standards that advance theoretical knowledge and are of immediate and long-range practical significance;
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to provide leadership for economic growth,technology,and culture for neighboring communities and the wider geographic region;
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to provide state-of-the-art innovative health care,while serving as a resource to a regional health care network and to the traditionally underserved;
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to fulfill these objectives while celebrating diversity and positioning the University in the global community

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Stony Brook University

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

State University of New York at Stony Brook, commonly known as Stony Brook University, is a public research university located in Stony Brook, New York, United States (on the north side of Long Island, about east of Manhattan, New York).

Stony Brook is one of the four university centers in the State University of New York system, and has an enrollment of more than 22,000 students. The University operates two SUNY-wide research centers (the Institute for Theoretical Physics, and the Marine Sciences Research Center). The University also operates Brookhaven National Labs under contract from the U.S. Department of Energy.

History

The university was founded in 1957 as the State University College on Long Island with about 100 students enrolled. The first temporary campus was at the William Robertson Coe Planting Fields estate in Oyster Bay. Originally, Stony Brook was a college for preparing secondary school teachers in mathematics and the sciences. Since 1962, the campus has been located on land donated by philanthropist Ward Melville. The original donation consisted of over 400 acres (1.6 km²), but the campus has since grown to about three times that size. Among the four SUNY University Centers, Stony Brook is the only one that was founded after the SUNY system was established.

The Stony Brook campus was initially concentrated around what was called G-Quad (now Mendelsohn Quad), and almost all offices were located here. Classes took place in the Humanities building, and some classes were still offered at Oyster Bay. However, the 1960s and 1970s witnessed rapid growth under university president John S. Toll. More buildings were erected on campus, and academic programs and enrollment grew.

During the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War, Stony Brook was a hotbed of activism.

In the 1990s the school underwent a project to revitalize the campus. Numerous buildings were renovated, including the Student Activities Center, as well as each residential quad. More recently, the school completed construction of a massive Charles B. Wang Asian American Center that was funded, in part, by a $50 million dollar donation from Charles Wang. The university also constructed Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium for $22 million in 2002. Recently new apartments have been added for undergraduates. Renovations were recently completed on the original Humanities building, and new apartments continue to be built. Recently, a donation of $60 Million was made by retired math professor Dr. James Simons for the construction of the Simons Center for Physics and Geometry.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Seawolves
Nicknames:
SUNYSB, SBU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
14,072
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 11,834
Students Receiving Aid:
80%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 51%
Men 49%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 47%
Other 19%
Asian 18%
African-American 9%
Hispanic 7%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 90%
Out-of-State 10%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 90%
New Jersey 1%
Florida 0%
Pennsylvania 0%
Connecticut 0%
Percent of Students International: 9%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 47%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Northeast Conference)
Basketball (America East)
Baseball (America East)
Track (America East)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 5,574 $ 11,834  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 4,350 $ 10,610  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,224 $ 1,224  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,531 37%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,899 58%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,416 22%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,240 58%  
Any Aid:
  80%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 51% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 90%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 520, Math: 560
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 620, Math: 660

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Stony Brook University

Bachelor's Level Majors

College Advice

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Best Answer
In the Business Week undergraduate rankings, Binghamton is listed among the top schools in the Northeast; Stony Brook is not. However, if you specifically wanted to go into tech businesses, I would guess that Stony Brook might be a more appropriate place to go.
I'm trying to figure out which one to go to. I also want to know what it's like to live at each of the SUNY locations. I want to go into premedicine. Currently i'm looking at Stony Brook, Binghamton, Albany, and Buffalo.
20 months ago
Best Answer
They all have good reputations, especially for students who are pursuing sciences and premed. Your best bet is to visit each campus. Go on formal tours but allow time to just hang out around the science buildings and don't be afraid to talk to students and ask them about their thoughts for their campus and their studies. Some SUNY schools have a program where you can stay overnight with a current student and shadow them to class for a day. That might be a good opportunity in helping you decide which is best for you. You might also talk to people in health industry, doctors, pharmacists, dentists, etc. and see what they suggest. I suspect they'll have stronger opinions about the actual medical school program than about premed though.
I'm graduating from highschool next year and I really want to go to college in New York but I don't know of any good colleges other than NYU, Columbia, and Cornell. Good anyone let me know of some others ones. Keep in mind I'm trying to go into medicine. Is SUNY Buffalo a good school? Thanks. =]
20 months ago
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The State University of New York (SUNY) at Stonybrook (on Long Island in Suffolk County) have an excellent reputations for its pre-med program. The SUNY schools are some of the best bargains when it comes to education and you will receive an excellent education at that. To learn more about which of the state colleges offer pre-med programs check out: http://www.suny.edu/Student/search_programs/currfd_oas_main.cfm You can select pre-med as an option. Your actual major will be in an academic area (often Biology). To get the full scope PLEASE go speak to your college advisor at your high school. They have the tools and resources you need to find both private and public schools that offer pre-med, what their requirements are, what their career services statistics are (placement rates after graduation -- something that is VERY important to find out), costs, scholarship opportunities,etc. Find at least three schools that look interesting to you and set up a tour if at all possible. If the school is far away you should be able to do a telephone interview first. Remember you are interviewing the school just as much as they are interviewing you. Work with your advisor to come up with a list of questions that are important to have answered for you and your needs. Good luck on your search. You are off to a fabulous start. I wish that more of the students I talk to were thinking as far ahead as you are.
I would be majoring in Pre-med or Pharmacology..I'm stuck between these 4...any help please??
21 months ago
sam
sam
Best Answer
I go to Stony Brook (and I'm pre med) so I can speak for this school only. There are TONS of pre-med students and the school is really big on science so the science classes are really competitive. We also have a hospital so you have access to programs such as shadowing doctors and stuff like that. In my opinion it is difficult and competitive especially if you go for science at Stony Brook so if you are looking for easy classes then I wouldn't suggest Stony Brook. Otherwise, go for it because they are really strong in science.
I really want to know whats my chances of getting into this college. I have a 4.0. I am in 10 grade. I know programming(c++). I am like the top 1 rank. i scored a 126(PSAT) or 1260 in the PSAT (which is average for me). I am a bright and fast learner. I am learning the basic of C++ and I pick it up like I was meant to it. I have a postive attitude. Thanks. Please give me advice and comments. I am trying to inprove my scores. Any webpage on it would be great. I only suck at english stuff. Sorry by Changes I mean Chances They accept 97% in State Students. Well I live outside of NY I justed moved from there and my father lives there. I am moving back after high school. Well they consider me as In State if I tell them I visit my dad in NY. Where he lives.
22 months ago
Best Answer
If you live in New York I would say you have a great shot. If you can raise your SAT score 40 points i would almost guarantee that you would be accepted. Looks like you are doing everything right. I attached a website on the bottom, it gives alot of information on the college. You can search other colleges if you would like also. Hope this helps. Good luck to you and your endeavors.
Do think Stony Brook will accept me I am in th 10 grade. I have a 4.0 and I am very willing to learn student. I want to take computer Science there. I have taken 3 honors class and going to take 4 AP classes. I am learn C++ , by teaching myself. I don't think I might do good on sat's they seem so hard. What clubs should I join. Oh my friend made a club which is going to start in DEc its about cars will that help. I have so much to do that I can do any activities. I am still wait for my PSAT score's.
25 months ago
Best Answer
as long as you have good SATs and a few extracurriculars, you should get in. write a nice essay and youll be accepted. stony brook isnt terribly hard to get into. keep up those grades. you could probably get in to even better places!
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I live in Stony Brook and took classes at the university...There is no campus life(at all, ever1 leaves on weekends) but the academics were good

Photos

  • The Main area of Campus Life
    The Main area of Campus Life [source]
  • The Psychology Building on the West Campus
    The Psychology Building on the West Campus [source]
  • The main alley of Stony Brook West Campus
    The main alley of Stony Brook West Campus [source]
  • Left-Student Activity Center, Right-Ward Melville Student Library
    Left-Student Activity Center, Right-Ward Melville Student Library [source]
  • Old Chemistry Building West Campus
    Old Chemistry Building West Campus [source]
  • Stony Brook University Hospital
    Stony Brook University Hospital [source]
  • Other view of the Stony Brook University Hospital
    Other view of the Stony Brook University Hospital [source]

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