University Rankings

  • Ranked in the top 100 national universities and top 50 public universities by U.S. News & World Report and included on their list of notable programs for undergraduate research/creative projects
  • Ranked in the top 1 percent of all universities in the world by the London Times Higher Education World University Rankings
  • Ranked one of “The 100 Best Values in Higher Education” among public universities according to Kiplinger
  • Ranked eighth among public universities with students going on to elite graduate programs by the Wall Street Journal
  • One of only 10 universities nationwaide recognized by the national Science Foundation for combining research with undergraduate education

Student Outcomes:

  • Nearly 94% of our 2007 graduates are either employed or are continuing their education.
  • Ranked 23rd among public universities with the highest paid graduates by Payscale.com

About Stony Brook University: 

Stony Brook’s reach extends from its 1,000-acre campus on Long Island’s North Shore – encompassing the main academic areas, an 8,300-seat stadium and sports complex, a performing arts center, Stony Brook University Medical Center, the Health Sciences Center, and the Veterans Home – to Stony Brook Manhattan, a new Research and Development Park, three business incubators including one at Calverton, New York, and the Stony Brook Southampton campus on Long Island’s East End. Stony Brook also co-manages Brookhaven National Laboratory, joining Princeton, Cornell, the University of Chicago, Stanford, and the University of California-Berkeley as the only major institutions involved in a research collaboration with a national lab.

Stony Brook Manhattan - Classes With a Metropolitan Flavor

What will you find at Stony Brook Manhattan? Courses for credit and non-credit. Certificate programs. Lectures and seminars.  We’re proud to bring Stony Brook’s renowned faculty and superior learning experience to New York City.

Students can study philosophy or attend a special lecture series. Take a graduate class in the School of Social Welfare or a mini-course on women composers. Classes and conferences at Stony Brook Manhattan are designed with the Big Apple in mind and include trips to museums, literary sites, film festivals, and music venues.  

At Stony Brook Manhattan you’ll meet students from Stony Brook and other universities, alumni, and members of arts and community groups. Conveniently located at 28th Street and Park Avenue South, Stony Brook Manhattan is easy to reach by bus, train, and subway.