SAT and ACT scores

Stony Brook University SAT and ACT scores

Stony Brook, NY · public college · 17,549 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%1330–1500Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing650–73025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math680–77025th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%29–3325th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1419Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT95–109From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate49%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Stony Brook University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for Stony Brook University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Stony Brook University scored 1330 to 1500, with an average of 1419. A score at or above 1420 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for Stony Brook University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 29 to 33. A 33 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does Stony Brook University require the SAT or ACT?

Stony Brook University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Stony Brook University accept the CLT?

Stony Brook University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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