The university was founded in 1957.
The current campus is located outside the city, 100 kilometers from Manhattan, on Long Island.
In its early years the university specialized in teaching pedagogy, mathematics, and some other exact sciences.
State University of New York alumni include two Nobel Prize winners.
The university holds the prestigious U.S. National Science Foundation Award for excellence in integrating science and education.
It is a member of the Association of American Universities, one of the most respected educational associations in the United States.
- Major fields of study:
- Business;
- Engineering;
- Arts;
- Medicine;
- Journalism;
- Hydrometeorology;
- Social Sciences.