SUNY Stony Brook University: what international applicants need

What are SUNY Stony Brook University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

SUNY Stony Brook University has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is SUNY Stony Brook University's acceptance rate?

49% for students who started in fall 2024: SUNY Stony Brook University admitted 27,406 of its 55,880 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does SUNY Stony Brook University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. SUNY Stony Brook University requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for SUNY Stony Brook University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 680–770 in Math and 650–730 in Reading and Writing (34% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 29–33.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is SUNY Stony Brook University's application fee for international students?

SUNY Stony Brook University's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does SUNY Stony Brook University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. SUNY Stony Brook University accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does SUNY Stony Brook University accept?

SUNY Stony Brook University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does SUNY Stony Brook University require?

SUNY Stony Brook University requires one teacher recommendation for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does SUNY Stony Brook University require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. SUNY Stony Brook University requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does SUNY Stony Brook University have?

1,857 of SUNY Stony Brook University's 18,263 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 10.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does SUNY Stony Brook University cost for international students?

SUNY Stony Brook University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $32,741 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $10,931). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $18,196. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $55,085 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does SUNY Stony Brook University give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, SUNY Stony Brook University gave institutional scholarships or grants to 559 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25