Study at Stony Brook UniversityState University of New York
at Stony Brook, commonly known as Stony Brook University or SB, is a public
research university located in Stony Brook, New York, United States. The
university was founded in 1957. SB was one of ten national universities awarded
a National Science Foundation recognition award in 1998 for its integration of
research and education. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in
diverse Course Topics through the following academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- School of Dental Medicine
- School of Health Technology and Management
- School of Journalism
- School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
- School of Professional Development
- School of Social Welfare
Stony Brook’s official mascot is Wolfie the Seawolf. Their sports teams are
nicknamed the Seawolves.
Profile of Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
can be found in Stony Brook, NY (a large suburb). The school is a public
institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Stony Brook.
Course Topics
The most common majors at the school are in medicine,
science, mathematics, computer science and engineering, and liberal arts.
Stony Brook Selectivity
Stony Brook does not have an open admissions
system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 57% of
potential students in 2007. Only 25% of students scored 520 or lower in 2007 on
the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Stony Brook centered around 560 to 660,
but ranged both higher and lower.
Faculty
A tenure system is one
way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Stony Brook
are well-paid.
Student enrolment
In 2007, 23,347 students were
enrolled in the school. Stony Brook has a large minority student population.
Student Life
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Stony
Brook student athletes compete in America East and Independent Northeast Region
competitions.
Stony Brook Programs and Degrees | General
Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | |
Liberal Arts | 1,526 | liberal arts and sciences, economics,
history, political science, English, sociology, interdisciplinary
studies, anthropology,
... | | Science | 608 | biology,
biochemistry, physics, chemistry, marine biology, pharmacology, geology,
molecular biology,
... | | Medicine | 574 | health
professions, medicine, dentistry, public health, neuroscience,
orthodontology, periodontics, endodontology,
... | | Therapy and Counseling | 472 |
psychology, physical therapy, clinical psychology, social psychology,
experimental psychology, psychobiology | | Computer Science
and Engineering | 327 | computer and info science, computer
support, computer engineering, information science | |
Business and Management | 325 | business management, human
resources, business and related services, finance, business | |
Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 288 | registered nursing,
various nursing, neonatal nursing, mental health nursing | |
Engineering | 235 | electrical engineering, mechanical
engineering, biomedical engineering, materials engineering, engineering,
operations research | | Family and Social Work | 235 |
social work, public administration | | Mathematics |
198 | applied mathematics, mathematics | | Education
and Teaching | 174 | elementary/middle school admin, science
teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching, ESL instruction,
physical education teaching, foreign language teaching, math teaching,
... | | Medical Support and Technology | 92 |
physician assistant, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech,
cytotechnologist | | Music | 56 | music
performance, music | | Drama and Performing Arts | 48 |
drama | | Medical Adminstration | 42 | health
care administration | | Religion and Philosophy | 34 |
philosophy, religion | | Fine Arts | 25 | art
history and criticism | | Art Studies | 23 |
art studies | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 16 |
occupational therapy | | Conservation and Resource
Management | 8 | conservation |
Contact:
Stony Brook
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794
General
Phone: (631) 632-6000
http: //www.stonybrook.edu
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