Stony Brook University, State University of New York

Name: The State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University)

Type: Public university

Student-Faculty Ratio: 19:1

Founded: 1957

Ranking: 58th nationally in 2024

Website: www.stonybrook.edu

Location: Long Island, New York

Student Population: 25,865 (17,549 undergraduates, 8,316 graduates)

Stony Brook University, located on Long Island, New York, is a world-renowned comprehensive university.

It is one of the flagship campuses of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is highly regarded in the public university system.

Stony Brook is known for its excellent educational quality and abundant academic opportunities, providing an ideal platform for students to pursue knowledge and career success.

Stony Brook is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), often referred to as a "Public Ivy."

It ranks in the top 1% of QS World University Rankings, is the top public university in New York State, and ranks 26th among the best public universities in the U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings.

The Carnegie Foundation classifies Stony Brook as one of the top research institutions in the U.S.