- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 505–680 reading and writing, 520–690 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–30 composite
- Average net price: $14,646 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. SUNY Polytechnic Institute reviews each application.
SUNY Polytechnic Institute GPA requirements
SUNY Polytechnic Institute requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and SUNY Polytechnic Institute hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
SUNY Polytechnic Institute acceptance rate
SUNY Polytechnic Institute admitted 4,335 of 5,329 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SUNY Polytechnic Institute (formerly SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome) is a public 4-year college in Utica, New York, with 1,973 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered SUNY Polytechnic Institute in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 505 | 590 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 610 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 30 |
| ACT English | 23 | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1201 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What SUNY Polytechnic Institute looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
SUNY Polytechnic Institute awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,646 a year at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into SUNY Polytechnic Institute with a 3.0 GPA?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,335 of 5,329 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is SUNY Polytechnic Institute hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. SUNY Polytechnic Institute admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does SUNY Polytechnic Institute require the SAT or ACT?
No. SUNY Polytechnic Institute is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 37% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do SUNY Polytechnic Institute students have?
The middle 50% of SUNY Polytechnic Institute's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 505–680 in reading and writing and 520–690 in math; ACT composite 22–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
A lot: SUNY Polytechnic Institute requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and recommendations. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does SUNY Polytechnic Institute consider legacy status?
No. SUNY Polytechnic Institute doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does SUNY Polytechnic Institute accept AP credit?
Yes. SUNY Polytechnic Institute awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,646 a year at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on SUNY Polytechnic Institute's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: SUNY Polytechnic InstituteU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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