Utica, New York · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Polytechnic Institute or SUNY Poly) is a public university in Marcy, New York, in the Utica–Rome metropolitan area. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, serving as its institute of technology. The institution was established as the Upper Division College at Herkimer/Rome/Utica in 1966. SUNY Poly is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The university has programs in the disciplines of engineering, engineering technology, and other programs and degrees in business administration, technology, nursing, design, professional studies, and the arts and sciences. It offers undergraduate and graduate study, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health.
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Ranked #164 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National rank
Ranked #360 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #542 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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100 Seymour Rd, Utica, New York, 13502
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1150–1330
SAT ERW: 560–650
SAT math: 590–680
ACT composite: 24–27
Total: 2,704
Undergrad: 1,904
Undergrad full-time: 1,627
Graduate: 800
Part-time: 774
In-state
Tuition: $8,578
Total cost on campus: $26,928
Out-of-state
Tuition: $20,228
Total cost on campus: $38,578
Room & board: $14,750
Books & supplies: $1,400
Receive aid: 94%
Avg grant aid: $8,137
Pell grant recipients: 37%
Rent: $702 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.49 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $9.19
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.