StoAccounting and AnalyticsStony Brook University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Personal statement

Submitted via online application.

CV or resume

Current resume required.

Recommendation letters x 3

Confirm exact count in the College of Business / Graduate School application.

Official transcript(s)

From each undergraduate and graduate institution attended; English translation/course-by-course record for international credentials.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Conditional admission possible below 3.0; must achieve 3.0 in first semester to continue.
Prerequisites: Coursework prerequisites; MS Accounting applicants have specific undergraduate course requirements; College of Business asks applicants to submit a prerequisite review form.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component recommended); Graduate School minimum; required if prior study was not in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 80 overall; Master's applicants; tests taken on or after 21 January 2026.; Master's applicants; tests taken before 21 January 2026.
GMAT: Optional; GMAT/GRE optional; strongly encouraged if cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.2.
GRE: Optional; GMAT or GRE may be submitted; optional for College of Business graduate programs.