Public university · United States
Stony Brook University
Also known as SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony BrookStony Brook, New York · In a suburb
✓ On the US government's College ScorecardTop research university (R1)The numbers
Tuition and fees, per year$34,911About ₹33.2 lakh. Out-of-state rate, which Indian students usually pay. Living costs are extra.
Applicants admitted49%
Students26,52718,101 bachelor's · 8,426 graduate
International students9.5%Share of bachelor's students from outside the US
Finish their degree77%Of full-time first-year students, within six years
Average SAT of admitted students1419Out of 1600
Figures from the US government's College Scorecard, files updated 15/10/2026. Rupees at the RBI rate of 16/10/2026. Some universities charge international students more. Check the fee on the official site before you plan.
For Indian students
Checked on the university's own website on 19/10/2026. Tap Source to see each fact.
Bachelor's, international students, 2026-27$58,799 a year, all inAbout ₹55.9 lakh. Tuition $34,910; the rest is housing, food and other costs.Source ↗
What this includes
Out-of-state tuition $31,050 + fees $3,860; total = estimated yearly cost of attendance incl. on-campus housing, meal plan, books, transport, personal. Health insurance billed separately. Estimates as of Feb 2026.Master's tuition, 2026-27$27,800 a yearAbout ₹26.4 lakh.Source ↗
What this includes
Non-NYS graduate tuition $13,900 per semester at 12 credits (Fall 2026 rate) x 2 semesters; tuition only, fees extra. MBA and some professional programs differ.India's 3-year degree, for a master's3-year bachelor's reviewed case by case; must be from an NAAC 'A' or higher institution with first division or higher. May be asked for an extra year.Source ↗
English testTOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5 · Duolingo 105Minimums. TOEFL 80 for tests before 21 Jan 2026; new TOEFL 4. Waived for English-medium schools; conditional admission possible.Source ↗
SAT or ACTTest-optional; SAT/ACT required only for Scholars for Medicine/Dental Medicine programs.Source ↗
Bachelor's deadlinesEarly Action 1 Nov 2026; Regular Decision 15 Jan 2027 (Fall 2027). Honors priority 1 Nov.Source ↗
Money help for international studentsNot eligible for federal or state aid; automatically considered for the merit-based Global Excellence Scholarship (renewable 4 years).Source ↗
Costs and rules change each year and differ by course. Always check the official page before you apply. Rupees at the RBI rate of 16/10/2026. Their page for international applicants ↗
Subjects it teaches
Subjects in which it awarded degrees in recent years, by official US subject group. The exact course names are on its website.
Bachelor's · 63 subjects
- Accounting and Related Services
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Area Studies
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology, General
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
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- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Climate Science
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Design
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History
- Human Computer Interaction
- Information Science/Studies
- International/Globalization Studies
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Marine Sciences
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainability Studies
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Master's · 67 subjects
- Accounting and Related Services
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology, General
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
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- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Economics
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Genetics
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
- History
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Linguistics and Computer Science
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Marine Sciences
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
- Medical Illustration and Informatics
- Music
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Public Health
- Public Policy Analysis
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainability Studies
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
PhD and professional · 53 subjects
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Cognitive Science
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- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Dentistry
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Genetics
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- History
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Marine Sciences
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Illustration and Informatics
- Medicine
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Music
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Science, Technology and Society
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainability Studies
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Applying from India
For a bachelor's degreeApply to the college directly, often through the Common App. Check its own page for tests, English scores, essays and deadlines.Study abroad stage
For a master's degreeApply to the department on the university's own site. Check which Indian degrees, marks and tests the course asks for.Master's abroad guide
The full costTuition plus living, health insurance and travel. The university sends the visa form (I-20) only once you show you can pay.US cost in rupeesScholarships
Check before you pay anyoneYou can apply yourself, without an agent. Agents who say they are “free” are usually paid by the university.How free agents get paid
Source: US Department of Education, College Scorecard (ID 196097), checked 19/10/2026. Public US government data.
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