A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SUNY Stony Brook are predominantly White with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 64% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
36%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
24%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
13%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 11% more female students than male students enrolled at Stony Brook University with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SUNY Stony Brook has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
12,181
|
| Women |
13,529
|
SUNY Stony Brook serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
41% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196097 IPEDS survey data for Stony Brook University.