Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. California-Irvine is 1.7× more selective than Stony Brook
Acceptance rate - 2
U. California-Irvine's yield is 4 pts higher than Stony Brook's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Stony BrookVery selective
- U. California-IrvineVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 25–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Stony BrookTest-optional
- U. California-IrvineTest-blind
How they read a record
Stony Brook
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is considered. 70% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
U. California-Irvine
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Stony Brook | U. California-Irvine |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Not considered |
| Essay | Very important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Stony Brook University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why