State University of New York Polytechnic Institute

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute is moderately difficult to get into. Around 82% of applicants get into State University of New York Polytechnic Institute each year. Out of 2,919 applications received in 2023, 2,384 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and the fee for the application is $50.

Students who submit their applications to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute for fall should anticipate a decision by January 15.

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of State University of New York Polytechnic Institute's admissions stats.

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	22%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	16%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
Waitlist	No

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for State University of New York Polytechnic Institute.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	January 15

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Want to Apply Early to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute?

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State University of New York Polytechnic Institute does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. State University of New York Polytechnic Institute will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute accepts approximately 96% of early action applicants and 82% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, State University of New York Polytechnic Institute admitted 626 of the 654 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early in hopes that it will increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on State University of New York Polytechnic Institute Admissions

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Is State University of New York Polytechnic Institute Challenging To Get Into?

SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a moderately difficult school to get into. SUNY Polytechnic Institute has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, SUNY Polytechnic Institute accepted 82% of all applicants, approximately 2,384 from 2,919 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like SUNY Polytechnic Institute, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

For applicants who are not residents of New York, getting into State University of New York Polytechnic Institute is moderately difficult.

Transferring to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does State University of New York Polytechnic Institute Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at State University of New York Polytechnic Institute

Wondering what factors are considered by State University of New York Polytechnic Institute during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Interview	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with State University of New York Polytechnic Institute for more information on admission factors.

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with State University of New York Polytechnic Institute's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.0	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into State University of New York Polytechnic Institute?

Students admitted to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 100% submitted a class rank. At State University of New York Polytechnic Institute 22% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 62% were in the top 25% and 90% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	20%
3.75 and 3.99	16%
3.50 and 3.74	30%
3.25 and 3.49	16%
3.00 and 3.24	9%
2.50 and 2.9	9%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 16% of State University of New York Polytechnic Institute's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for State University of New York Polytechnic Institute?

To be competitive with other State University of New York Polytechnic Institute applicants, you should strive to earn between 1080 and 1390 (or higher!) on the SAT. At State University of New York Polytechnic Institute 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1390 and 25% of scored lower than 1080, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of State University of New York Polytechnic Institute students scored 720 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of State University of New York Polytechnic Institute students scored 690 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

To be most competitive at State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, you should strive to earn between 26 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for State University of New York Polytechnic Institute's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for State University of New York Polytechnic Institute students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

More Information on Transferring to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 15. Applicants should hear back by December 15.

Transfer students can enroll in State University of New York Polytechnic Institute during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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State University of New York Polytechnic Institute Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute.

Does State University of New York Polytechnic Institute accept transfer credits?

✅ State University of New York Polytechnic Institute accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. State University of New York Polytechnic Institute accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does State University of New York Polytechnic Institute accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ State University of New York Polytechnic Institute accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to State University of New York Polytechnic Institute?

❌ No, State University of New York Polytechnic Institute is test optional, so you can choose if you want to to submit your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is State University of New York Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate?

✅ State University of New York Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate is 82%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at State University of New York Polytechnic Institute?

❌ State University of New York Polytechnic Institute does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at State University of New York Polytechnic Institute?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at State University of New York Polytechnic Institute was 96% in 2021.

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