SUNY Polytechnic Institute: Review & Facts

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SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a small four-year, public school with 2,845 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1966 and is one of the 4 schools and colleges located in Utica, New York.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

Majors
Offered
51
SUNY Polytechnic Institute follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 51 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Engineering, Nursing, Management, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute student retention rate is fair at 79% (close to New York average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Fair
The graduation rate at SUNY Polytechnic Institute is below average - 54%. Approximately 28% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at SUNY Polytechnic Institute is pretty good: 13:1. Find out more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are fairly high, around $17,900 per year. The additional fees at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,600; which comes to a total of $19,500 a year.

Read the details about SUNY Polytechnic Institute additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
82%
Easy
According to government data, 2,919 applications were submitted and 2,384 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,700
High
SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,100 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: nearly $8,700 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, SUNY Polytechnic Institute seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute Location and Address

Postal Address:
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
100 Seymour Rd
Utica, New York
13502, USA
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