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SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,076
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 77%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 65%

Located in Utica, New York, SUNY Poly is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that SUNY Poly is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, SUNY Poly emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

SUNY Poly boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,548

Cost of attendance at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,308

Cost of attendance at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at SUNY Polytechnic Institute received on average $9,128 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,128
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 141 41% $4,810 $678,209
Other Federal Grant 169 49% $6,007 $1,015,174
State Grant/Scholarships 227 65% $4,006 $909,401
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 296 85% $2,811 $832,094
Total Grant & Scholarships 302 87% $9,128 $2,756,669

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of SUNY Polytechnic Institute students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of SUNY Polytechnic Institute students is 65.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.4%.

65.4%

  • asian 62.5% 20 students
  • African American 46.7% 7 students
  • white 69.6% 176 students
  • hispanic 52.9% 18 students
  • International Students 42.9% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball North Atlantic Conference
  • Basketball North Atlantic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country North Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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