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SUNY Polytechnic Institute

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SUNY Poly

Utica, New York 13502

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Known for computer science — excellent value

SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a public institution in Utica with particular strength in computer science and business. With an average SAT of 1248, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,355 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,882.

Established

1966

Mascot

Walter T. Wildcat

Type

Public university

Conference

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III and the Empire 8 Conference

Division

Division III

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78%Acceptance

1248SAT Avg

1,773Students

14:1Student:Faculty

59%Grad Rate

$64,355Earnings 10yr

$13,882Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

SUNY Polytechnic Institute Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1248

Reading & WritingMid: 600

560650

MathMid: 620

590680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27

2427

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1248

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,578

Tuition (out-of-state)$20,228

Room & Board$14,750

Books & Supplies$1,400

Total Cost of Attendance$23,018

Average Net Price$13,882

Median Debt at Graduation$17,250

Monthly Payment (10yr)$183

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,119

$30–48K$10,829

$48–75K$15,013

$75–110K$15,898

$110K+$19,666

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,882

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (60)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

1,773

Gender Split

33% / 67%

Women / Men

First Generation

31%

Pell Grant Recipients

37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%

Black 10%

Hispanic 11%

Asian 8%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.2%

Freshman Retention68.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$58,662

8 Years$61,959

10 Years$64,355

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$48,400

Men

$61,000

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History The university was initially established in 1966 as a graduate and upper-division (transfer) institution known as the Upper Division College at Herkimer/Rome/Utica.
•After a decade of growing enrollment, the school took on a new name in 1977, the State University of New York College of Technology at Utica–Rome.
•In 2002, the SUNY Board of Trustees approved a mission change, enabling SUNYIT to add lower-division programs in professional, technological, and applied studies to its upper-division offerings.
•In 2003, SUNYIT admitted its first class of freshmen, becoming a four-year institution.
•In September 2016, SUNY Poly President Alain E.

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