State University of New York at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 11794-1901
http://www.sunysb.edu
ENROLLMENT
Undergraduates:
Full-time:
men 5,742/women 5,677
Part-time:
men 556/women 717
Graduate School:
6,436
STUDENT ADMISSION
PROFILE
Number who applied:
14,892 freshmen
Number accepted:
7,668 freshmen
Number enrolled:
2,249 freshmen
Average SAT scores:
1,160
Average ACT score:
N/A
Freshman retention rate:
81%
2001-2002 COSTS:
Tuition:
New York State Resident $4,200
Out-of-State
$9,300
Room and Board:
$6,130
Fees, Books, misc. (approx) $1,200
FINANCIAL AID:
Freshmen receiving aid:
1,371
Average financial aid package:
$7,344
FACULTY:
Full-time:
1,282
Part-time:
455
Ph.D.:
95%
Student-faculty ratio:
18:1
State University of New York
at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 11794-1901
College Description
Recognized as one of the nation's leading centers of learning and scholarship, Stony Brook is ranked among the top three public research universities in the nation, along with UC Berkeley and UC Santa Barbara, in a recent study published by Johns Hopkins University Press. Stony Brook's faculty are intellectual leaders in their disciplines, with more than 90 percent engaged in active research leading to publication and development of new technology, including the MRI and bar code. Currently at the forefront of integrating research and education at the undergraduate level, Stony Brook was recently selected by the National Science Foundation as one of only ten universities in the nation to receive special recognition for their educational vision, a significant record of accomplishments, and leadership in the field of higher education.
With exceptional strength in the sciences, mathematics, humanities, fine arts, social sciences, engineering, and health professions, the University as a whole and many individual programs are among the top fifty nationwide (The Gourman Report, 1998). Stony Brook's reputation for excellence attracts students from around the corner and around the world.
Situated on the 1,100 wooded acres on the North Shore of Long Island, Stony Brook offers an environment that fosters both intellectual and personal growth. Students enjoy surroundings rich in natural beauty and all the excitement of a major university center, including NCAA Division I athletic events and superb performances by artists of international stature. And, all the wonders of New York City are only a two-hour train ride away!
Academic Life
Operating on a two-semester calendar, Stony Brook offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Major academic units include the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the W. Averell Harriman School for Management and Policy, the Marine Sciences Research Center, and the Health Sciences Center.
Stony Brook is quickly becoming a national model for undergraduate education at a research university by bringing faculty and students with shared interests together in learning communities to experience the camaraderie of a small college environment, along with all the advantages of a major research university. And opportunities for students to collaborate with faculty in research projects, creative activities, and internships abound at Stony Brook. Students can also enrich their education by pursuing their academic interests abroad. Stony Brook sponsors programs in England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Madagascar, Tanzania and Spain; students may also participate in programs sponsored by the State University system in Western Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, Canada, and Latin America.
Programs of Study
Undergraduate majors leading to BA , BS, and BE degrees are available in Africana studies, applied mathematics and statistics, anthropology, art history and criticism, astronomy and planetary sciences, atmospheric and oceanic sciences, biochemistry, biology, business management, chemistry, cinema and cultural studies, comparative literature, clinical laboratory sciences, computer engineering, computer science, cytotechnology, earth and space sciences, economics, electrical engineering, engineering chemistry, engineering science, English, French, geology, German, history, humanities, information systems, Italian, linguistics, mathematics, mechanical engineering, multidisciplinary studies, music, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacology, philosophy, physician's assistant studies, physics, political science, psychology, religious studies, respiratory care, Russian, social sciences, social work, sociology, Spanish, studio art, theatre arts, and women's studies. The University also offers more than sixty minors.
Students may also earn New York State provisional certification for secondary school teaching in biology, chemistry, earth science, English, French, German, Italian, mathematics, physics, Russian, social studies, Spanish, and teaching English as a second language.
Bachelor/Master dual-degree programs are available in all of the engineering departments, applied mathematics and statistics, geological oceanography, mathematics secondary teacher preparation, nursing, health sciences/physical therapy, and political science/public affairs.
Campus Life
The modern Student Activities Center is located in the center of the academic mall and serves as a focal point for extracurricular activities. It features a large glass atrium dining hall, food court, fitness center, entertainment center, study areas, and an auditorium for guest speakers and special events.
Polity, the undergraduate student government, presently funds more than 100 student interest clubs and organizations as diverse as the Pre-Med Society, the Commuter Student Association, Stony Brook at Law, the Cycling Club, Committee on Cinematic Arts (COCA), the Chess Masters, the Science Fiction Forum, and several cultural clubs that include the Caribbean Students Organization, Asian Students' Alliance, Club India, African Student Union, and Latin American Student Organization. Students are also active in running the radio station, WUSB, and the student newspaper, The Statesman. And, annual events such as Midnight Madness and the Roth Quad Regatta give Stony Brook students the opportunity to show that they know how to have a good time.
Facilities and Resources
Major academic facilities include the Frank Melville, Jr. Memorial Library²one of the nation's largest academic libraries, the University Teaching Hospital²ranked among the top 15 in the nation (William H. Mercer, Co. Study), and the five-theatre Staller Center for the Arts. Stony Brook is also the home to a myriad of centers, laboratories, and institutes which reflect the broad diversity of academic and research-oriented pursuits on campus. And, the internationally recognized research facilities of Brookhaven National Laboratory and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory are nearby and serve as valuable resources for faculty and students alike.
Nearing completion of a multi-million dollar renovation of all the residence halls, Stony Brook's dormitories are arranged in quadrangles of small residential colleges housing approximately 220 students each. Every residential college has public lounges, laundry rooms, kitchen facilities, and recreational facilities, with state-of-the-art fitness and computing centers located in every quad.
Computing facilities at Stony Brook are of the highest quality and include hundreds of computers for student use located in SINC sites throughout the campus in the academic buildings and residence halls. Students also are provided free access to the Internet from home or the dormitories using their personal computers.
Stony Brook's students have access to comprehensive support services that include the Calculus Resource Room, Career Placement Center, Center for Academic Advising, Commuter Student Affairs, Counseling Center, Disabled Student Services, International Student Services, Intensive English Center, Mathematics Learning Center, Off-Campus Housing Office, Student Health Service, Undergraduate Transfer Office, Veterans Affairs, and Writing Center.
Athletics/Sports
Whether they're on the field playing or in the stands cheering, everyone enjoys the NCAA Division I competition of Stony Brook's Seawolves. The 20 varsity teams include men's lacrosse, baseball, and football, women's golf, softball and volleyball, and men's and women's basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming, tennis, and both indoor and outdoor track and field. And, all students who want to stay active in athletics can take part in club and intramural sports.
Athletic facilities at Stony Brook are extensive. The Indoor Sports Complex has an arena seating up to 5,000, an indoor track, squash courts, three multi-purpose courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and soccer, a 25-yard pool, eight racquetball courts, three weight rooms, a dance studio, and an exercise room. Outdoor sports facilities include fields for football, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, and softball, a running track, 20 tennis courts, bicycle and jogging paths, and handball courts.
Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment administers several federal and state programs, including the Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study, New York State Higher Education Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), and Federal Stafford Student Loan. To apply for these programs, a student must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available at all high schools and colleges. The University's scholarship program includes a selected number of scholarships awarded to students based on meritorious academic performances.
Admission Requirements
Stony Brook is a selective institution and evaluates applicants on an individual basis. The Admissions Committee seeks to enroll the strongest and most diverse class possible. Applications from those with special talent or exceptional ability in a particular area are welcome.
Students are encouraged to apply by July 10 for fall admission and by December 20 for spring admission. The deadline for filing early decision applications for fall admission is November 1; students receive notification of early decision by December 15.
Freshman admission is based primarily upon the strength and breadth of the student's academic preparatory program, grade point average, and standardized test scores. Additional criteria include class rank, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation, if requested.
Transfer applicants are expected to have performed well in a strong academic program. If fewer than 24 college credits were earned, the student's high school record will be requested for review.
Admission counselors are available to meet with prospective students and their families by appointment throughout the year. To request an application form, schedule an interview, or sign up for a campus tour, students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Although interviews are not mandatory, they are recommended as a useful part of the application process.
