SUNY Polytechnic Institute Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a public research university in Utica, New York, enrolling about 1,849 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 81.35% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $64,355 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,625
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,164 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 81.35% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,849 89.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.08%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 30.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 46.3%
- Average SAT Score: 1201
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,239
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,936
- Room & Board: $16,584 annual estimate
SUNY Polytechnic Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about SUNY Polytechnic Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is located in Utica, NY (ZIP 13502).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is SUNY Polytechnic Institute public or private?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a Public institution.
How much does SUNY Polytechnic Institute cost?
Published tuition: $8,625 in-state, $21,215 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,164.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,442 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,561 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,934 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,876 |
| $110,001+ | $20,613 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $34,500.
How hard is it to get into SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
Admission rate: 81.35%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1201 and midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
Total enrollment: 1,849 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,239 students.
Graduate enrollment: 760 students.
About 89% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 55.08%.
First-year retention: 69.2%.
What do graduates of SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn?
Median earnings: $58,662 six years after entry; $64,355 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,250.
39.65% of students receive Pell grants.
What is SUNY Polytechnic Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (113 completions)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (76 completions)
- Accounting (51 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (49 completions)
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (35 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (34 completions)
- 05.1381 (31 completions)
- Science/Technology Management (28 completions)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (25 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (24 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is SUNY Polytechnic Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 81.35%; completion rate 55.08%; median earnings $64,355 at 10 years; net price $14,164. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,625
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at SUNY Polytechnic Institute was $8,625.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,164
2024 Value
In 2024 SUNY Polytechnic Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,164.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$56,656 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,164 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$34,500 4-Year In-State Tuition
$84,860 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,584 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,609 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$106,436 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
42.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at SUNY Polytechnic Institute was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for SUNY Polytechnic Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,090 | $16,540 | $13,076 |
| 2014 | $7,420 | $17,070 | $15,920 |
| 2015 | $7,759 | $17,609 | $15,931 |
| 2016 | $7,777 | $17,627 | $15,248 |
| 2017 | $7,998 | $17,648 | $14,878 |
| 2018 | $8,238 | $18,018 | $12,761 |
| 2019 | $8,503 | $18,413 | $13,809 |
| 2020 | $8,427 | $18,337 | $14,133 |
| 2021 | $8,548 | $19,308 | $10,309 |
| 2022 | $8,578 | $19,338 | $12,949 |
| 2023 | $8,578 | $20,228 | $13,882 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81.35% Acceptance Rate
4,936 Total Applicants
3,872 Students Admitted
389 First-Time Students Enrolled
10.05% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1201
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
SUNY Polytechnic Institute reported total enrollment of about 1,849 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 68% male and 32% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (64.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%), and Black or African American (10.0%). About 39.65% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 30.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in 2024 is 1,849 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,239 students. Graduate enrollment is about 760 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 64.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.26% 100% Completion Time
55.08% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.26% of students graduating from SUNY Polytechnic Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 77% male / 23% female
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 9% male / 91% female
- Accounting: 51% male / 49% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
Return on Investment
$17,250 Median Student Debt
$64,355 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.80% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1035.89% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 113 completions
2. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 76 completions
3. Accounting: 51 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 49 completions
5. Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 35 completions
6. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 34 completions
7. 05.1381: 31 completions
8. Science/Technology Management: 28 completions
9. Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 25 completions
Most popular programs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for SUNY Polytechnic Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for SUNY Polytechnic Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 46.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,835
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,232
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a public institution located in Utica, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer and Information Sciences, General, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, Accounting. Enrollment is approximately 1,849 students. Student body composition includes White (64.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%), Black or African American (10.0%). The admission rate is 81.35%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1201. The 150%-time completion rate is 55.08%. Approximately 39.65% of students receive Pell Grants. About 30.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Utica, NY 13502
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
SUNY Polytechnic Institute provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is SUNY Polytechnic Institute located?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is located in Utica, NY.
What is SUNY Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at SUNY Polytechnic Institute is 81.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,936 applicants and 3,872 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does SUNY Polytechnic Institute cost?
Reported tuition is $8,625 and average net price is $14,164 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,584 annually.
What is the student body demographics at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,239 students, White (64.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
About 30.5% of students at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, SUNY Polytechnic Institute reports midpoint SAT about 1201 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn?
Median earnings are $58,662 six years after entry and $64,355 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do SUNY Polytechnic Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,250.
Is SUNY Polytechnic Institute public or private?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a public institution located in Utica, NY.
Is SUNY Polytechnic Institute an HBCU?
No. SUNY Polytechnic Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is SUNY Polytechnic Institute a tribal college?
No. SUNY Polytechnic Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Utica, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.