Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Utica, New York |
| Online | sunyit.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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.
Ratings
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Value
SUNY Poly is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for SUNY Polytechnic Institute within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#307 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#85 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#47 in Best Colleges in New York
#13 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#311 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#39 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1330 |
| ACT | 24/27 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $1,508 |
| Room and Board | $14,750 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,928 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $1,508 |
| Room and Board | $14,750 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,578 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Engineering Technology | 20% |
| Health Professions | 20% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 13% |
| Psychology | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196112 IPEDS survey data for SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
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Last updated February 24, 2025