SUNY Poly Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

SUNY Polytechnic Institute Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is SUNY Poly to get into?

This page provides the latest information on SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. SUNY Poly's acceptance rate is 81.35% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 5,329 students applied and 4,335 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into SUNY Poly.

To apply to SUNY Poly, recommendations is required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

SUNY Poly's acceptance rate places 71st out of 167 New York colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1200 and the ACT score is 25 at SUNY Poly. SUNY Poly's SAT score ranks 51st out of 89 New York colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
SUNY Poly's yield rate is 8.72%, which is significantly lower by 16.74 percentage points (approximately 65.7% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to SUNY Poly at New York colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, SUNY Poly's acceptance rate is 81.35% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.72%. 3,494 men and 1,823 women applied to SUNY Poly and 2,837 men and 1,492 women students were accepted.

Among them, 279 men and 99 women were enrolled in SUNY Poly. You can explore the SUNY Poly's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at SUNY Poly
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	5,329	3,494	1,823	0	0
Admitted	4,335	2,837	1,492	0	0
Enrolled	378	279	99	0	0
Acceptance Rate	81.35%	81.20%	81.84%	-	-
Yield	8.72%	9.83%	6.64%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

SUNY Polytechnic Institute 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 138 students (37% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 10 students (3% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at SUNY Poly.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,200, including 590 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 610 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 680 and the 25th percentile is 505. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 690 and the 25th percentile is 520.

The median ACT composite score is 25, with a 75th percentile score of 30 and a 25th percentile score of 22 at SUNY Poly. The median ACT Math score is 27 and the median ACT English score is 27.

How competitive is SUNY Poly's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,088, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at SUNY Poly
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,025	1,200	1,370
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	505	590	680
SAT Math	520	610	690
ACT Composite	22	25	30
ACT Math	22	27	32
ACT English	23	27	32

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

SUNY Polytechnic Institute 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at SUNY Poly. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

SUNY Poly Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to SUNY Poly:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.sunypoly.edu/admissions/
Online Application: www.sunypoly.edu/admissions/apply.html
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the SUNY Poly?

SUNY Poly is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 81.35%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to SUNY Poly?

SUNY Poly recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to SUNY Poly is 1,200, and the average ACT score is 25. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does SUNY Poly require essays or personal statements?

SUNY Poly does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for SUNY Poly admission?

Yes, SUNY Poly requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

SUNY Poly does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, SUNY Poly requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, SUNY Poly requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for SUNY Poly?

The institutional SAT code for SUNY Poly is 0755.