Stony Brook University

Description: Stony Brook University is part of the State University of New York (SUNY). In addition to many undergraduate and graduate programs, it also includes the Health Sciences Center which consists of five professional schools including the schools of Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare. Stony Brook is a member of the Association of American Universities, an invitation-only organization of the best research universities in the country.

Location: Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, Long Island. The campus consists of 123 buildings on about 1,200 acres.

Degrees Offered: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Degrees in Medicine and Dentistry

Some Areas of Study: Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Astronomy, Athletic Training, Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, Business Management, Cinema Studies, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geology, Health Science, Information Systems, Languages, Linguistics, Music, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Education, Psychology, Religious Studies, Respiratory Care, Social Welfare, Theatre Arts, Women's Studies

Libraries: The Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library, the Health Sciences Center Library, and five branch libraries are all part of Stony Brook's library system. The collection contains over two million volumes and hundreds of databases.

Student Body: Undergraduate Students (West Campus): 13,232
Graduate Students (West Campus): 6,087
Undergraduate Students (Health Science Center): 840
Graduate Students (Health Science Center): 2,185
On-Campus Residents: about 8,000

Student Life: Campus activities in which students may participate include cultural organizations, professional organizations, publications, sports and recreation, religious organizations, fraternities and sororities, and student government.

Athletics: Athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I in sports including Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball.

Financial Aid/Scholarships: Stony Brook University offers scholarships based on merit alone and on merit and financial need. All students who have been admitted are considered for scholarships. State and Federal financial aid is also available to those who qualify.