SUNY Polytechnic Institute
SUNY Poly
Utica, New York 13502
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for computer science — excellent value
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a public institution in Utica with particular strength in computer science and business. With an average SAT of 1248, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,355 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,882.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The university was initially established in 1966 as a graduate and upper-division (transfer) institution known as the Upper Division College at Herkimer/Rome/Utica.
- •After a decade of growing enrollment, the school took on a new name in 1977, the State University of New York College of Technology at Utica–Rome.
- •In 2002, the SUNY Board of Trustees approved a mission change, enabling SUNYIT to add lower-division programs in professional, technological, and applied studies to its upper-division offerings.
- •In 2003, SUNYIT admitted its first class of freshmen, becoming a four-year institution.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1248
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
59.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Academics
Programs (60)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
68%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
13
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment