SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,924
Graduate Enrollment: 813
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Midsize (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 77.25%
Male/Female: 64% / 36% (2017)
First generation college students: 30.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.3% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 34.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 26.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 20.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 69.3%
Black: 7.2%
Hispanic: 9.7%
Asian: 8.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Black: 7.2%
Hispanic: 9.7%
Asian: 8.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $18,402
In-State tuition: $8,548Out-of-State tuition: $19,308
Estimated books and supplies: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,404 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,592 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $72,835 (2017)
Median Family Income: $46,601 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 39.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 41.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $17,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $183 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $4,127 |
| $30k-48k | $7,547 |
| $48k-75k | $11,451 |
| $75k-110k | $12,894 |
| $110k+ | $15,064 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 58%6-year graduation rate: 65%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $17,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 72.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 75.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 76.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 53.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 57.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $50,388 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $60,755 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 26 | $22,689 | $206 | $28,328 ($2,361) | $28,838 ($2,403) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 67 | $23,396 | $209 | $56,185 ($4,682) | $72,258 ($6,022) |
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 41 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 11 | $39,484 ($3,290) | $66,307 ($5,526) | ||
| Master's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 19 | $59,757 ($4,980) | $72,319 ($6,027) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 34 | $19,000 | $196 | $42,053 ($3,504) | $66,681 ($5,557) |
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 24 | $19,146 | $196 | $61,561 ($5,130) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 13 | $26,000 | $251 | $57,839 ($4,820) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 16 | $26,471 | $254 | $55,639 ($4,637) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, Other. | 26 | $13,000 | $155 | ||
| Master's Degree | Engineering, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Engineering, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 30 | $22,934 | $181 | $59,041 ($4,920) | $72,048 ($6,004) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 47 | $19,500 | $138 | $38,958 ($3,247) | $49,397 ($4,116) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 28 | $26,500 | $217 | $35,330 ($2,944) | $52,418 ($4,368) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 28 | $233 | $62,030 ($5,169) | $73,152 ($6,096) | |
| Master's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 40 | $239 | $58,691 ($4,891) | $104,370 ($8,698) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 18 | $24,750 | $238 | $48,385 ($4,032) | $72,559 ($6,047) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 43 | $22,108 | $199 | $56,454 ($4,705) | $68,222 ($5,685) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 5 | $45,276 ($3,773) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 20 | $12,216 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 15 | $19,500 | $150 | $31,347 ($2,612) | $40,055 ($3,338) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | $41,216 ($3,435) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, Other. | 11 | $41,268 ($3,439) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 16 | $23,750 | $42,494 ($3,541) | $55,523 ($4,627) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 44 | $21,500 | $138 | $71,340 ($5,945) | $82,050 ($6,838) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 75 | $489 | $105,838 ($8,820) | $113,580 ($9,465) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $90,180Full time faculty: 50%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $6,072,139 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $7,419,456 (2022)