Wait List Acceptance Rate

The State University of New York at Stony Brook has maintained a consistent wait list acceptance rate of 49% for the application years 2023 to 2027, with 50,341 applicants offered a place on the wait list in 2027, resulting in 24,670 admissions. Historical data shows no significant fluctuations in acceptance rates, as figures for 2026, 2025, and 2024 also hover around 49%. This steadiness in the acceptance rate indicates a stable process in handling waitlisted students over these years.