# SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/suny-polytechnic-institute

SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a public college in Utica, NY with 1,849 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, and admitted students average 1201 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,893 per year ($6,833 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $73,261 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 81% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 4,936 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 3,872 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 505–680 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 520–690 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 22–30 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $24,609 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $12,893 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $6,833 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,935 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,020 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $16,031 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $19,564 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,849 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 56% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $73,261 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,250 (FY2024) |

## What SUNY Polytechnic Institute considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is SUNY Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate?**

SUNY Polytechnic Institute admits 81% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for SUNY Polytechnic Institute?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 505–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 520–690 on SAT Math; the average total is 1201.

**What ACT score do you need for SUNY Polytechnic Institute?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–30.

**Is SUNY Polytechnic Institute test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to SUNY Polytechnic Institute?**

In Fall 2023, 4,936 students applied to SUNY Polytechnic Institute and 3,872 were admitted; 389 enrolled.

**Does SUNY Polytechnic Institute consider legacy status?**

No. SUNY Polytechnic Institute reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does SUNY Polytechnic Institute require an essay?**

SUNY Polytechnic Institute reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does SUNY Polytechnic Institute cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $24,609 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,893.

**What is SUNY Polytechnic Institute's graduation rate?**

56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 196112. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology