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Stony Brook University

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Transfer Admission Overview

Transferring to Stony Brook University is an option for students who started at another institution.

49.0%

Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to Stony Brook University: Step by Step

Research Requirements

Check Stony Brook University's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.

Maintain a Strong GPA

Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.

Complete Prerequisites

Take the general education and major prerequisites that Stony Brook University expects.

Write a Compelling Essay

Explain why you want to transfer and why Stony Brook University specifically.

Get Strong Recommendations

Ask professors who know your work well.

Apply on Time

Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

Stony Brook University Transfer FAQs

What is Stony Brook University's transfer acceptance rate?

Stony Brook University does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 49.0%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.

What GPA do I need to transfer to Stony Brook University?

With a 49.0% freshman acceptance rate, Stony Brook University typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.3+ with consistent A's and B's. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.

When are Stony Brook University transfer application deadlines?

Most US colleges including Stony Brook University accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check Stony Brook University's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.