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Stony Brook University

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

38% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Stony Brook enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$17,662
Total Cost of Attendance	$30,539

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$12,943	$51,772
$30-48k	$15,432	$61,728
$48-75k	$20,728	$82,912
$75-110k	$23,424	$93,696
$110k+	$27,716	$110,864

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Stony Brook University

38.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$18,228

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Stony Brook University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$74,502

Median Earnings (10yr)

$18,228

Median Debt

4.1x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Stony Brook University — 4.1x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Stony Brook University True Cost by Family Income

38% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Stony Brook enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$12,943	$51,772
$30-48k	$15,432	$61,728
$48-75k	$20,728	$82,912
$75-110k	$23,424	$93,696
$110k+	$27,716	$110,864

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$17,662
Total Cost of Attendance	$30,539

Financial Aid & Student Debt

38.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$18,228

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$59,492

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Stony Brook University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Stony Brook University actually cost per year?

Stony Brook University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $30,539/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $20,049/yr, a 34% discount off sticker price.

Does Stony Brook University offer good financial aid?

38% of Stony Brook University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Stony Brook University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Stony Brook University requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Stony Brook University?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $12,943/yr at Stony Brook University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $27,716/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Stony Brook University worth the cost?

Stony Brook University graduates earn a median of $74,502 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $122,156 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.