More selective than 32% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
25% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SUNY Polytechnic Institute over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
SUNY Polytechnic Institute SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, SUNY Polytechnic Institute is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 505 | 680 |
| SAT math | 520 | 690 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1025 | 1370 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
SUNY Polytechnic Institute admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 81% | 505–680 | 520–690 | 22–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 78% | 560–650 | 590–680 | 24–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SUNY Polytechnic Institute compared with other New York colleges?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute has the 96th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary | 80% | 50% | $4,876 |
| 93 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | 80% | 21% | $5,127 |
| 94 | State University of New York at Oswego | 81% | 60% | $16,236 |
| 95 | New York Institute of Technology | 81% | 59% | $22,443 |
| 96 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | 81% | 55% | $14,164 |
| 97 | D'Youville University | 81% | 67% | $20,433 |
| 98 | St Bonaventure University | 82% | 67% | $27,074 |
| 99 | Molloy University | 82% | 70% | $24,347 |
| 100 | Marymount Manhattan College | 83% | 49% | $36,861 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at SUNY Polytechnic Institute
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SUNY Polytechnic Institute admissions questions
What is the SUNY Polytechnic Institute acceptance rate?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute accepts 81% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,872 of 4,936 applicants were admitted.
Does SUNY Polytechnic Institute require the SAT or ACT?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 25% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
The middle 50% of SUNY Polytechnic Institute enrolled first-year students scored 1025–1370 on the SAT and 22–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (389 of 3,872).
Is SUNY Polytechnic Institute getting harder to get into?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute accepted 81% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 78% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to SUNY Polytechnic Institute overview