SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, New York · Public
SUNY Polytechnic Institute admitted 78% of 4,936 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1150–1330 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 59% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $50, and SUNY Polytechnic Institute accepts the Common App fee waiver. SUNY Polytechnic Institute asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $26,928 in-state and $38,578 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $14,646 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s acceptance rate?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute admitted 78% of applicants: 3,872 of 4,936 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1150 to 1330, with a median around 1250. A score at or above 1250 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and SUNY Polytechnic Institute accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does SUNY Polytechnic Institute require?
Besides the application and transcript, SUNY Polytechnic Institute asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Does SUNY Polytechnic Institute have supplemental essays?
No. SUNY Polytechnic Institute has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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