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SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Most applicants get into SUNY Polytechnic Institute — 81.3% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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SUNY Polytechnic Institute occupies suburban Utica, NY — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $108,014 four years out. Faculty pay averages $118,020 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,849 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1150 and 1330 — near the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on SUNY Polytechnic Institute's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1150–1330 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, SUNY Polytechnic Institute's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 620 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 630 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 25 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, SUNY Polytechnic Institute received 4,936 applications and admitted 3,872 (78.4%), with 389 enrolling.
How SUNY Polytechnic Institute compares
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 81.3% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,625 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $64,355 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median SUNY Polytechnic Institute student earns $64,355 — 7% above the New York median of $60,236 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, SUNY Polytechnic Institute prices by residency: $8,625 in-state versus $21,215 out-of-state — a $12,590 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 1,849 undergraduates, SUNY Polytechnic Institute is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
55.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a SUNY Polytechnic Institute tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at SUNY Polytechnic Institute
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $108,014 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,788 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $85,180 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $81,574 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $76,413 |
| Civil Engineering | $75,078 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $74,297 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $73,268 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $70,052 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $68,548 |
| Information Science/Studies | $67,049 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $62,288 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,011 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,821 |
| Biology, General | $54,176 |
| Social Sciences, Other | $46,521 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $40,991 |
| Psychology, General | $40,318 |
Median earnings for these 18 SUNY Polytechnic Institute programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $64,355 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 16 additional SUNY Polytechnic Institute programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1150–1330 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 81.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is SUNY Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate?
78.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,872 admitted from 4,936 applicants.
How much does SUNY Polytechnic Institute cost?
In-state tuition is $8,625; out-of-state students pay $21,215. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do SUNY Polytechnic Institute graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $64,355 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- SUNY Brockport — 70.7% admitted
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry — 63.3% admitted
- SUNY Buffalo State University — 73% admitted
- University at Buffalo — 74.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.