Stony Brook University (reviews)

My overall opinion of this university is good. Having a full time job, it was not easy to balance work, classes and family life but since this university offers evening classes,I was able to fulfill all my requirements and graduate in a fairly short period of time. In addition, the professors are skilled and willing to work with you offering independent studies and a lot of support.

As a member of the Class of 2020, I found Stony Brook University to offer a very diverse campus environment, especially with a large international student population, mainly from Korea and China. This diversity brought unique perspectives to group work and campus life.

Academically, the experience was a bit mixed. Some lecturers were approachable and supportive, but others became visibly annoyed when students asked too many questions, which could make learning uncomfortable at times.

For STEM majors, especially international students, there were no strict attendance requirements, and lectures were conveniently recorded online. This flexibility was helpful, though it sometimes led to a lack of in-class engagement.

Overall, I would recommend the university for students who are independent and can manage their learning well, particularly in STEM programs.

I love being at stony brook university and choosing stony because of how diverse it is. Getting to meet people from all the around helps learn so many new things every day that one will need in real world.

Stony Brook was a great place to get a degree. I received my masters in Higher Education Administration there in May of 2024. I cannot find enough positive things to say about this school. The professors were supportive, caring, kind and dedicated to their work. I learned a lot about how colleges and universities function. There is so much going on on campus and in the local community, a. multitude of resources and opportunities and ways to get involved. n summary, a great college!