Stony Brook University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

The State University of New York at Stony Brook has maintained a consistent overall acceptance rate of around 49% for the application years 2024 through 2027, with the exception of a slight decrease to 48% in 2025. In 2027, there were 50,341 applicants, of which 24,670 were accepted, illustrating the stability in numbers with similar trends throughout the previous years. Notably, both Early Action (EA) and Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rates have remained at 49% in recent years, with EA applications ranging from 11,125 to 15,102. This historical data reflects a competitive admissions landscape where applicants can expect a steady chance of acceptance regardless of application round.