Overview
SUNY Polytechnic Institute — New York’s premier public polytechnic — is a hub of innovation, creation, and discovery. As a STEM-focused university, SUNY Poly equips students for success in the careers of tomorrow through hands-on learning and real-world experiences. Centrally located in the scenic Mohawk Valley, our 450-acre campus offers a safe, vibrant, and supportive environment. Through close partnerships with industry leaders in business, biomedical sciences, cybersecurity, nursing, and nanotechnology, SUNY Poly students gain direct access to cutting-edge research and career-defining opportunities. True to our polytechnic mission, we believe in the power of learning by doing. What sets SUNY Poly apart from traditional universities is our commitment to experiential education— an immersive, problem-solving approach that connects classroom theory to real-world application. SUNY Poly graduates are prepared for meaningful careers in some of the fastest-growing, highest-paying industries of the next decade, including:
- AI & Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer and Electrical Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- FinTech
- Healthcare
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Renewable Energy
- Robotics
- Software Engineering
- UX & UI Design
With small class sizes, a low student-to-faculty ratio, and a tight-knit campus community, SUNY Poly offers the personalized experience of a private college—with the exceptional value of a world-class public education. Our high-impact, hands-on learning ensures students don’t just study innovation—they live it.
Acceptance Rate:
82%
Average Net Price:
$13,809
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1182
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,625 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $21,215 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1400 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,497
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,501
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,683
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
60%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4368
54%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,501
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$9,433,705
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,444,530
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
49%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,522
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$167
Students receiving federal loans
48%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,995
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,543
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
2919
Students Applied
327
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | July 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1182
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,842
Total Number of Undergrads
1,982
0
100
40%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
42
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
17
Countries Represented
11
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
Student Organizations
40
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
42%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wildcats
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Empire Eight
Total Male Athletes
131
Total Female Athletes
79
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
SUNY Polytechnic Institute Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,900
Top 5 Cities
Utica
New York
Albany
Syracuse
Rochester
Top 5 Employers
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Lockheed Martin
Utica National Insurance Group
BNY Mellon
MetLife
Top 5 Sectors
Engineering
Information Technology
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$167
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingIt has a new nursing program, a partnership with st. elizabeths hospital.
Lauren from Clifton Park, NY
Met with head of computer science dept.
Brilliant approachable man.
Brilliant approachable man.
Bryan from Port Jervis, NY
SUNY Poly is a smaller, tightly knit school and on your way to class you'll see a lot of the same faces. The campus is beautiful, and the social cliques on campus are extremely friendly. Most Teachers are good at their job and will even meet you outside office hours, but some are not as good at their jobs, but they're easy to avoid.
Nicolae from Maspeth, NY
SUNYIT is a small 4 year school, with all the benefits of a large school. you can get 1 on 1 help. You can live on campus or off campus and still be close. New lacrosse program on a brand new turf field! Yeah!
Adam from Binghamton, NY
The school to me is absolutely amazing, the students there are very friendly and if you don't drive you can always pool with someone. The dorms are also amazing, it is like being in a hotel only sharing a room with your roommate and that too can be interesting. The food in the Student Center is amazing, It will have you wanting more.
Swasiann from Staten Island, NY
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