Established in 1957, Stony Brook University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Stony Brook (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Stony Brook University (SUNY Stony Brook) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Stony Brook University (SUNY Stony Brook) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 63 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SUNY Stony Brook also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
