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Colleges / State University of New York Polytechnic Institute

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate82%

SUNY Polytechnic Institute Student Life

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute Student Activities

Interested in Greek life? State University of New York Polytechnic Institute has not reported any data on the presence of fraternities or sororities.

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute has the SAE Baja. In fact, more students participate in the SAE Baja than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at State University of New York Polytechnic Institute include Magic the Gathering, Music Club, Poly Pride and Black Latino Asian Student Union.

The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute community comes together each year for Casino Night, Late Night Dinner and Carnival Day.

Does State University of New York Polytechnic Institute Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at State University of New York Polytechnic Institute.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 42%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 917
Number of Students Living On-Campus 788
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most State University of New York Polytechnic Institute students live off campus. In 2023, 42% of undergrads at State University of New York Polytechnic Institute lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 58% of students lived off-campus or commuted to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute. There are 917 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,774 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 788 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 60% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute Athletics

At State University of New York Polytechnic Institute there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at State University of New York Polytechnic Institute:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Golf NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Lacrosse NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Volleyball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Is State University of New York Polytechnic Institute Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, SUNY Polytechnic Institute has closed-circuit TV monitors, 24-hour police department.

Plan a Visit to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, take New York State Thruway to Utica, NY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Hancock International airport.

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Keep Reading About State University of New York Polytechnic Institute

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SUNY Polytechnic Institute Students

73%

Women

27%

Men

94%

Full Time

6%

Part Time

98%

In State

2%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

69%

11%

8%

8%

3%

1%

0.32%

0.27%

0.11%

Undergraduate Students

4,774

Non-Resident / International Students

17

SUNY Polytechnic Institute Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,856

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

82%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,578

Out-of-State

$19,338

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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