Stony Brook University Highlights:
- A dynamic public university that is a center of academic excellence and an internationally recognized research institution that offers all students a world-class education. Click here to see what is happening today at Stony Brook. Stony Brook University News
- Honorable Mentions and Rankings
- Ranked 59th among National Universities (US News & World Report 2026)
- Ranked #26 among Public Universities (US News & World Report 2026)
- Ranked #1 among Public Universities in New York State (US News & World Report 2026)
- Ranked #13 among national Universities in social mobility (US News & World Report 2026)
- Member of the Association of American Universities since 2001
School of Health Professions Highlights:
- Inter-professional School dedicated to the education and training of highly competent health care professionals who can assume leadership roles in diverse healthcare settings. More details found here: School of Health Professions Facts
- School mission includes a collective understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and to foster growth and advocacy
- Member of Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP)
- State of the art Health Sciences Library and Computer Learning Lab
- State of the art Health Sciences Clinical Skills Center (Patient Simulation Laboratory)
Physician Assistant Program Highlights:
- Low cost/high quality PA Education
- Strong national and local reputation and rankings
- Ranked (tied for) 35th in the United States (US News & World Report, 2025-26)
- Ranked (tied for) 1st in New York State (US News & World Report, 2025-26)
- Accreditation
- Fully accredited since its inception in 1971
- 5 consecutive accreditation site visits with maximum allowable length of accreditation
- Last awarded accreditation (for 10 years) in 2017
- Five Year (First Time Taker) PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) Average Pass Rates
- National 96%
- Stony Brook's Program 96%
- Three (3) year attrition rate (Classes of 2024, 2025 and 2026) is 5.2%
- Student to faculty ratio 12:1
- Emphasis on team approach, collaboration and inter-professional education
- Emphasis on providing primary care to medically underserved populations
- Highly qualified and responsive teaching faculty and staff
- Diverse and committed students
- Strong and extensive clinical affiliate network
- Exceptional record of professional leadership and community service
- Strong connection and involvement with program alumni who participate in teaching, admissions, clinical precepting, community/international service and employment activities
- Strong graduate placement record
- 46% of the Class of 2025 were employed as a PA within 1 month of graduation
- 35% of the Class of 2025 were offered employment prior to graduation
