Stony Brook University - Ratings, Reviews & Ranking

Stony Brook, New York, United States

3.8

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Overview

3.8
out of 5

Overall Score

71.4%

of those seeking jobs were employed in their area of study within 6 months of graduation.

58.8%

say the majority of the classes record their attendance.

100%

say they always feel safe on Campus

Academic Staff

5 Stars 41.2%

4 Stars 47.1%

3 Stars 5.9%

2 Stars 5.9%

1 Star 0%

Campus Facilities

5 Stars 17.6%

4 Stars 47.1%

3 Stars 29.4%

2 Stars 5.9%

1 Star 0%

Area of Study

5 Stars 41.2%

4 Stars 35.3%

3 Stars 11.8%

2 Stars 5.9%

1 Star 5.9%

Administrative Staff

5 Stars 23.1%

4 Stars 30.8%

3 Stars 30.8%

2 Stars 15.4%

1 Star 0%

Sports Facilities

5 Stars 46.7%

4 Stars 46.7%

3 Stars 0%

2 Stars 6.7%

1 Star 0%

Social Scene

5 Stars 13.3%

4 Stars 20%

3 Stars 33.3%

2 Stars 20%

1 Star 13.3%

Reviews

 
Steve
Area Of Study :

  Other
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Male 
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2023 

		Campus AttendedMain Campus 

		Specific Area of StudyPsychology/Sociology

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?No

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " While Stony Brook isn't necessarily the "college experience", it's a great school to essentially get your work done and not much more. There isn't much of a social scene at all which is good if you just want to get your school work done and get out of there as soon as possible. "
					
	6 Jan 2026 

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Anonymous
Area Of Study :

  Education
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Male 
Started Here In :						

 Aug, 2024 

		Specific Area of StudyMath

		Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?Yes

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?No

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?No

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " Not a school for you, if you don't like crowds. If you want a low-key social school, consider a private or a commuter school. Majority of this institution featured two hundred plus students in a lecture hall. "
					
	22 Oct 2025 

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Anonymous
Area Of Study :

  Social Sciences
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Graduated
Gender :						

 Male 
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2022 

		Specific Area of StudySocial Work

		Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?No

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?No

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?No

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " The social work department is housed in the hospital in the basement. There was a huge gap in quality of faculty, some being excellent, and some being horrific and underqualified. The program ushers in something like 250 students per cohort for the MSW program, and it seems more like a place that trains gatekeepers than actually caring about social justice issues. The internship opportunities are varied, and administrative staff does an okay job, but it is clear they are overwhelmed. When I went there, the building was constantly under construction. At one point I looked up the ranking of SBU's social work program and it was at 78 at the time. It seems like it should be lower. "
					
	7 May 2025 

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warchief
Area Of Study :

  Life Sciences
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Male 
Started Here In :						

 2020 
Personality Type:						
		
 Introvert 

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?No

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?No

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " Pretty alright college in terms of social life but in terms of academics, it's one of the top. Clubs and sports scene is pretty good too. But people are mostly focused on the studying and getting a good grade. "
					
	22 Sep 2022 

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AvaTiger23
Area Of Study :

  Life Sciences
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 2014 
Personality Type:						
		
 Introvert 

		Specific Area of StudyNeuroscience

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?No

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?No

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?No

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?No

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " Stony Brook University is generally a great campus for college students who want to live close to NYC. It is of particular interest to STEM students. The academic staff are overall strong. However, the social life is lackluster. Campus facilities are often inaccessible to disabled students, and the help from administrative staff can be hit or miss. "
					
	12 Apr 2022 

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