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Your chances of getting into SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

81.7%
Admission Difficulty for SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at SUNYIT is 81.7%.  Its admission rate is the 111st lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,384 out of the 2,919 who applied were admitted.

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome typically accepts and 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. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into SUNYIT?

82% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.7 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1220 on the SAT
  • Score 27 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

SUNYIT GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.7

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into SUNYIT are to have around a 3.7 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.7 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as SUNYIT accepts 82% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at SUNYIT is 3.7 on the 4.0 scale. 20% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #30 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since SUNYIT is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students
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 chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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SUNYIT SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1040-1400

Applicants Submitting SAT 

-
SAT Scores for SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 520
Math 25th Percentile 520
Composite 25th Percentile 1040
SAT Scores for SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 680
Math 75th Percentile 720
Composite 75th Percentile 1400
Average SAT Score 1220

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at SUNYIT is 1220 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1040-1400. Students who get into SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome score in the top 53 percent of all SAT test takers..  SUNYIT ranks #47 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1220 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. SUNYIT regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1040 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1040, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 860, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1220, you have around a 82% chance of being admitted. A 1400 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1400 and Above Good >90%
1220 to 1400 Avg + 82%-90%
1040 to 1220 Avg - 71%-82%
860 to 1040 Reach 56%-71%
Less than 860 Low <56%
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SUNYIT ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

23-31 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 23
Math 25th Percentile 24
Composite 25th Percentile 23
ACT Scores for SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 31
Math 75th Percentile 30
Composite 75th Percentile 31
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into SUNYIT?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to SUNYIT is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 23 and 31.  The school ranks #48 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 23 and score in the score in the top 32 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 19.

0 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into SUNYIT for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 82% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 31 ACT score.

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >90%
27 to 31 Avg + 82%-90%
23 to 27 Avg - 71%-82%
19 to 23 Reach 56%-71%
Less than 19 Low <56%
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High School Class Rank

62% of SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 22% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 22%
Top 25% of class 62%
Top 50% of class 90%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 912 2,007 2,919
Accepted 769 1,615 2,384
Acceptance Rate 84% 80% 82%
Enrolled 107 275 382
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 17% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2024

Days left to Apply

99

Applicants have 99 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome and what student information is used for admission decisions?

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome Application Requirements
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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.7 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1220 and ACT of 27 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196112 IPEDS survey data for SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome?

82% of those who apply are granted admission to SUNYIT. Admission competition is and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1040 and 1400. The average SAT score is 1220. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 31. The average ACT score is 27. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.