C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
98/100 · earnings-weighted

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

4-Year Public
📍 Brooklyn, New York 11203
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,204
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$109,601
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$110,661
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,500
Median debt at graduation
3.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 11% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 98th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$105,434$114,061+61%#12 of 253#15$22,869
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$112,670$108,786+22%#76 of 966#95$12,500
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$91,809+65%#1 of 85#1—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $738,204
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,942/mo — vs ~$1,364/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 11207 (4.2% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Women's Health Nurse/Nursing
of 4 schools
#30
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,070 $18,360
Room $12,279

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,204
Total Students
70%
Women
50%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 27%
Hispanic 13%
Black 24%
Asian 25%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 54%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%
Fully Online 13%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 50%
25-64 (Adult) 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University?
Tuition at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is $7,070 for in-state students and $18,360 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University a good school?
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University?
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University has a total enrollment of 2,204 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology