SUNY Polytechnic Institute

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Utica, NY
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#13 Best Public Universities in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,733

Location Utica, New York
Website sunypoly.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe

Best Colleges Rank

#327

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in central New York, SUNY Polytechnic Institute occupies a suburban campus in Marcy, adjacent to Utica. The institution's 400-acre hillside campus features modern academic buildings and residential facilities with views of the Mohawk Valley. Established in 1966 as an upper-division and graduate college, SUNY Poly has evolved into a comprehensive technical institute offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, with a focus on engineering, technology, cybersecurity, and business management. The campus provides traditional dormitory housing for students, primarily serving commuter and transfer students from regional community colleges. SUNY Poly is recognized for its engineering programs and its significant research partnerships with technology companies in the region's growing semiconductor and nanotechnology sectors.

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Ratings

SUNY Poly is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for SUNY Polytechnic Institute within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1025/1370
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/30
GPA 3.7

Acceptance Rate

81.3%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 8.7%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$8,625

Out of State Resident Tuition

$21,215

Breakdown

Tuition $8,625
Books and Supplies $1,400
Other Fees $1,555
Room and Board $16,584
Budget for Other Expenses $2,200
Total One Year Cost $30,364

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$53,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

47% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are Business, Engineering Technology, and Health Professions. 24% of students major in Business, 20% in Engineering Technology, and 20% in Health Professions.