SUNY Poly Admission Requirements

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SUNY Poly Admission Overview

SUNY Poly admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year SUNY Poly admitted 81.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.7 GPA (A-) and SAT 1025-1370 / ACT 22-30. SUNY Poly is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY Poly is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY Poly Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

81.3%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Average

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Acceptance Rate

The SUNY Poly acceptance rate is 81.3%. Last year, 4,335 of 5,329 applicants were admitted. That is the 103rd lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into SUNY Poly and can you get accepted?

SUNY Poly is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.7. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 9% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY Poly GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.7

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.7

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at SUNY Poly typically have around a 3.7 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. SUNY Poly is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

20% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #29 in New York for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled SUNY Polytechnic Institute freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	20.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	16.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	30.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	16.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	9.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	9.0%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

SUNY Poly SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1025-1370

Freshmen who sent SAT

37%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 505
Math 520
Composite 1025

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 680
Math 690
Composite 1370

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at SUNY Poly typically score around a 1200 SAT (middle 50% 1025–1370) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 76th percentile nationally. SUNY Poly ranks #62 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1025 to 1370

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

SUNY Poly is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at SUNY Polytechnic Institute
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1370+	Above 75th	>89%
1200 to 1370	Avg +	81%-89%
1025 to 1200	Avg -	69%-81%
Below 1025	Below mid-50	<69%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY Poly ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-30

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 23
Math 22
Composite 22

75th Percentile Scores

English 32
Math 32
Composite 30

Average ACT

Incoming testers at SUNY Poly typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 22–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. SUNY Poly places #55 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 30

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to SUNY Poly without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at SUNY Polytechnic Institute
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
30+	Above 75th	>89%
26 to 30	Avg +	81%-89%
22 to 26	Avg -	69%-81%
Below 22	Below mid-50	<69%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,823	3,494	5,329
Accepted	1,492	2,837	4,335
Acceptance Rate	82%	81%	81%
Enrolled	99	279	378
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	7%	10%	9%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to SUNY Polytechnic Institute and what student information is used for admission decisions?

SUNY Polytechnic Institute application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY Polytechnic Institute is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

SUNY Poly is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 81.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.7 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1025-1370); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025