Stony Brook University (SUNY) Reviews & Admissions Statistics

In partnership with Killer Films, we offer a dedicatedly indie conservatory style MFA in Film with hands-on training, alongside one of the first stand alone TV Writing MFAs in the country.
Website
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/mfa-film-tv/
Location
535 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year MFA
  2. 3 Year MFA
Program Style
  1. Conservatory-style
  2. Project-based
Concentrations
  1. Directing
  2. Producing
  3. Screenwriting
  4. Writing for Screen & Television
  5. Writing and Producing for Television
  6. Other (please specify)
Collaboration Model
  1. Cross-discipline collaboration encouraged
Residency Requirements
  1. On-campus required
Instruction Format
  1. In-Person Only
  2. Primarily In-Person
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
Under $10k
Graduate Tuition (Annual)
$10k to $30k
Graduate COA (Annual)
$10k to 30k
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Merit-Based Scholarships
  2. Need-Based Financial Aid
  3. Talent-Based Awards
  4. Fellowships (Graduate)
  5. Assistantships (Graduate)
  6. Work-Study Opportunities
  7. External Scholarships Accepted
Undergraduate Deadlines
Graduate Deadlines
January 15 Scholarship deadline. March International deadline. July 15 final deadline
Stony Brook University (SUNY) Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)
Admitted
20 out of 28
Waitlisted
6 out of 28
7.1%
Not Admitted
2 out of 28

Additional Statistics (for Supporting Members)

Acceptance and Waitlisted Rate Detail: (All Programs/All Years)
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Waitlisted without Interview
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Not Admitted
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How many are admitted who were interviewed? (All Programs/All Years)
How many are admitted off of waitlist? (All Programs/All Years)
How old are admitted applicants? (All Programs/All Years) (Sample Size: ### responses)
18 to 22
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23 to 25
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26 to 29
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30 to 35
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36 to 39
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Countries of admitted applicants (All Programs/All Years) (Sample Size: ### responses)
United States
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India
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China
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Mexico
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Philippines
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Spain
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Taiwan
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Vietnam
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What level of film experience do admitted applicants have? (All Programs/All Years) (Sample Size: ### responses)
Limited Experience
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Moderate Experience
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What were accepted applicants Undergraduate field of study? (All Programs/All Years) (Sample Size: ### responses)
Film and Media Arts
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Communication
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Film Production
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Music
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Anthropology
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Business
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Computer Science
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English
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Journalism
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Law
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Screenwriting
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Theatre
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Gender of admitted applicants (All Programs/All Years) (Sample Size: ### responses)
Female
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Male
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Non-binary/Other
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Race of admitted applicants (All Programs/All Years) (Sample Size: ### responses)
Asian
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Hispanic or Latino
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White
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How much scholarship money was awarded? (All Programs/All Years) (Sample Size: ### responses)
None Awarded
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$5,000 to $10,000
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< $5,000
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Sexual Orientation of admitted applicants (All Programs/All Years) (Sample Size: ### responses)
Heterosexual
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Lesbian
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Gay
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Queer
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Prefer not to share
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