Utica, NY
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a public small school in Utica, NY, enrolling about 1,849 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 81% of applicants. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $108,014/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on SUNY Polytechnic Institute's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $12,590 more per year in tuition and fees (2.5x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against SUNY Polytechnic Institute's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what SUNY Polytechnic Institute weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is SUNY Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY admits approximately 81% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
Admitted students at SUNY Polytechnic Institute typically score between 1025–1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
Admitted students at SUNY Polytechnic Institute typically score between 22–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does SUNY Polytechnic Institute cost?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,741 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
For 2024-25, SUNY Polytechnic Institute's published tuition and required fees were $21,215 for out-of-state students and $8,625 for in-state students -- $12,590 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute's deadlines are Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does SUNY Polytechnic Institute require students to live on campus?
No -- SUNY Polytechnic Institute doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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