First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | February 1, 2027 | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | August 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: sunypoly.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | SUNY Polytechnic Institute course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4cr Mathematics MAT 121 or MAT 112 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4cr Natural Science BIO 101 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4cr Natural Science NA | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3cr Natural Science (non-lab) NA | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3cr Social Sciences PSY 100 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4cr Mathematics STA 100 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4cr NA CSC 301J | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 4cr NA ECO 112 |
Show all 36 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4cr Mathematics MAT 121 or MAT 112 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4cr Natural Science BIO 101 | |
| Biology | 4 | 4cr Natural Science BIO 103 | |
| Biology | 5 | 8cr Natural Science BIO 103 & BIO 104 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4cr Natural Science NA | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4cr Natural Science CHE 110 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3cr Natural Science (non-lab) NA | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4cr Natural Science (lab) PHY 101 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3cr Social Sciences PSY 100 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4cr Mathematics STA 100 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4cr NA CSC 301J | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 4cr NA ECO 112 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 4cr Social Sciences ECO 110 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 4cr Other World Civilizations NA | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 4cr World History and Global Awareness NA | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 3cr Natural Science (non-lab) NA | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4cr Natural Science (lab) PHY 102 | |
| European History | 3 | 4cr Western Civilization HIS 150 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 4cr Social Sciences NA | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4cr Foreign Language SPA 101 | |
| Art History | 3 | 4cr Arts NA | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4cr Arts NA | |
| (2-D Design) | 3 | 4cr Arts ART 110 | |
| (3-D Design) | 3 | 4cr Arts NA | |
| (AB) | 4 | 4cr Mathematics MAT 151 | |
| (BC) | 3 | 4cr Mathematics MAT 151 | |
| (BC) | 4 | 8cr Mathematics MAT 151 & MAT 152 | |
| (C-Elect and Mag) | 3 | 3cr Natural Science (non-lab) NA | |
| (C-Elect and Mag) | 4 | 4cr Natural Science (lab) PHY 102 | |
| (C-Elect and Mag) | 5 | 4cr Natural Science (lab) PHY 102 or PHY 202 | |
| (C-Mechanics) | 3 | 3cr Natural Science (non-lab) NA | |
| (C-Mechanics) | 4 | 4cr Natural Science (lab) PHY 101 | |
| (C-Mechanics) | 5 | 4cr Natural Science (lab) PHY 101 or PHY 201 | |
| (US) | 3 | 4cr Social Sciences POS 110 | |
| (Virgil) | 3 | 4cr Foreign Language NA | |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | 4cr NA CSC 301J | |
| Drawing | 3 | 4cr Arts ART 135 | |
| ENG.(Lang. and Comp.) | 3 | 4cr Basic Communication ENG 101 | |
| ENG.(Lit. and Comp.) | 3 | 4cr Humanities NA | |
| Environmental Sci | 3 | 3cr Natural Science NA | |
| Environmental Sci | 4 | 4cr Natural Science BIO 106 | |
| French (Lit) | 3 | 4cr Foreign Language NA | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4cr Foreign Language FRE 101 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 4cr Foreign Language NA | |
| Govt and Politics (Comp) | 3 | 4cr Social Sciences POS 330 | |
| Latin | 3 | 4cr Foreign Language NA | |
| Spanish (Lit) | 3 | 4cr Foreign Language NA | |
| U.S. History | 3 | 4cr American History HIS 101 & HIS 102 |
Source: webapp.sunypoly.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 52 |
| Business Administration and Management | 49 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 35 |
| Accounting | 26 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 25 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 24 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 23 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 22 |
Show the other 17 majors
| Civil Engineering | 22 |
| Psychology | 21 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 20 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 15 |
| Finance | 15 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 12 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 12 |
| Information Science/Studies | 11 |
| Communication | 9 |
| Computer Science | 8 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 7 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Applied Mathematics | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
| Engineering, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, North Atlantic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, North Atlantic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Utica-Rome, NY
287,932 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Syracuse Hancock International (SYR)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.2 of 20
Elevation
542 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
14°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
164.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
5 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,020 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Utica University4 mi
- Hamilton College11 mi
- Colgate University27 mi
- Le Moyne College44 mi
- Syracuse University46 mi
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry46 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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