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SUNY Polytechnic Institute

#553 in US ranking Utica, NY
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Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$24,609
Tuition & fees
$8,625
Avg. aid
$7,890
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
81%
SAT range
1025–1370
ACT range
22–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Median salary
$55,141
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?

SUNY Poly's reported campus events include Casino Night, Late Night Dinner, and Carnival Day. These are examples of social programming that can bring students together outside classes, though dates, formats, and sponsoring groups may change.

Event names alone do not establish how long an activity has run or how many students attend. A prospective student interested in campus traditions can look at the current student-activities calendar to see which events recur, whether they are open to commuters, and how late they run. Academic presentations and student-organization events can provide additional ways to take part in campus life.

What are the student housing and dining options at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?

SUNY Poly offers college-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates and dining options for students living on campus or visiting during the day. Housing availability does not by itself guarantee a particular room or building assignment.

Students considering residence life should review current room types, housing eligibility, application dates, and meal-plan requirements before committing. Residence-hall internet access is reported, and entrances use electronic access controls. A meal plan's value depends on where and when a student expects to eat; commuters and residents may need different arrangements.

Because a majority of students reportedly commute, living off campus is also a common arrangement. Students comparing housing choices should account for transportation, parking, groceries, and time on the road - not just the stated room or meal-plan charge.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

40

SUNY Polytechnic Institute Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
41%
Campus size
850 acres

SUNY Polytechnic Institute Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

SUNY Polytechnic Institute Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Peter J. Cayan Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

SUNY Polytechnic Institute Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

SUNY Polytechnic Institute Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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