BS Data Science at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

Dare to be a force in the world of data. In Data Science (DAS), you don’t just crunch numbers - you unlock the stories hidden within them. In this program, you'll master the fundamentals of math, computer science, and statistics, and learn how to use cutting-edge tools and algorithms to tackle complex, real-world problems.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics and Department of Computer Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Machine Learning, Computer Security, Security and Privacy, Healthcare Data. Sample courses: Data Structures, Technical Communications, Database Systems, Fundamentals of Computer Vision.

Career pathways

Career options include Data Scientist/Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Engineer, Ethical Hacker/Data Security Analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission applies to the major at college/university level (Stony Brook University undergraduate admission). Successful first year applicants in this major will have earned outstanding grades in calculus and physics, and performed exceptionally well on the Math section of the SAT and/or ACT.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Fall 2027 and Spring 2027. Transfer entry terms: Fall 2027 and Spring 2027.

First-year: Spring 2027 entry deadline November 1; Fall 2027 Early Action deadline November 1; Fall 2027 Regular Decision deadline January 15 (completion deadlines: all required materials must be received by the date). The application fee is $50. Apply through the Common App, SUNY App or Coalition application. SAT/ACT scores are optional (test optional); SAT code 2548, ACT code 2952.

Transfer: Spring 2027 deadline November 1; Fall 2027 deadline May 1. The application fee is $50 (waived for up to four college choices for SUNY or CUNY two-year college graduates). Apply through the Common App or SUNY App. SAT/ACT scores are optional. Fall decisions begin mid-February; Spring decisions begin mid-November.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/

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