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Stony Brook University
(SBU)
Part of State University of New York
About
The State University of New York at Stony Brook, commonly referred to as Stony Brook University (SBU), is a public research university in Stony Brook, New York, United States, on Long Island. Along with the University at Buffalo, it is one of the State University of New York system's two flagship institutions. Its campus consists of 213 buildings on over 1,454 acres of land in Suffolk County and i...
The State University of New York at Stony Brook, commonly referred to as Stony Brook University (SBU), is a public research university in Stony Brook, New York, United States, on Long Island. Along with the University at Buffalo, it is one of the State University of New York system's two flagship institutions. Its campus consists of 213 buildings on over 1,454 acres of land in Suffolk County and it is the largest public university in the state of New York.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 226 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 73 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 24,947
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 17%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
- Staff
- 5,379
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
33 subjectsUS News
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | =39 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 92 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 92 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 163 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =171 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Surgery | =177 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =236 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Ecology | =244 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =269 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =282 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =290 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =294 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =297 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 306 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =318 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =333 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 352 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =355 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =357 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =389 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =417 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =482 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =551 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =761 | 62.4 | 2026 |
QS
27 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 51-150 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =85 | 74.0 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 175 | 72.4 | 2026 |
| History | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Philosophy | 201-210 | - | 2022 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-275 | - | 2025 |
| Geology | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Geophysics | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2021 |
| Computer Science | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-320 | - | 2022 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2021 |
| Psychology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =366 | 61.3 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 101–125 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 101–125 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 126–150 | 54.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Stony Brook University?
Stony Brook University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =452, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =226.
When was Stony Brook University founded?
Stony Brook University was founded in 1957.
What are the top subjects at Stony Brook University?
Top subjects at Stony Brook University include: Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy, Atmospheric Science, Dentistry, Computer Science.
Where is Stony Brook University located?
Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, United States.