State University of New York Institute of Technology

Attractions, Cuisine, and Outdoor Recreation Plentiful in Utica, New York

Utica, New York, was formerly known as Old Fort Schuyler, the first settlement in the area. After it was ruined during the American Revolutionary War, Utica became known for its textile companies, and later as the "radio capital of the world." An educationally-rich community, Utica, New York, is host to SUNYIT, Utica College, Mohawk Valley Community College, and the Utica School of Commerce.

Students of SUNYIT enjoy attractions such as the Saranac Brewery Center, one of the nation's oldest breweries; Adirondack Park, featuring forest areas, ponds, and rivers; the Oneida Silver Factory; the Boilermaker 15K Road Race, one of the foremost 15K races in the U.S.; and Stanley Theater, which features live performances.

Utica, New York, is situated in the center of the state of New York and hosts the biggest area winter festival, known as Snowfari. Residents have easy access to an assortment of outdoor recreational activities at Utica Marsh (located just on the outskirts of the city), which is a distinctive urban wetland. As far as eateries, Utica, New York, is most famous for its Italian-American cuisine, although it also has a diverse range of restaurants for students of SUNYIT to enjoy, including Jamaican, Thai, Greek, Cuban, German, Chinese, and Bosnian.

Residents of Utica have ready access to Hancock Airport (Syracuse) and the Albany International Airport.

SUNYIT Is a School on the Rise

Also known as SUNYIT, the State University of New York Institute of Technology has been reinventing itself in recent years. With a new state-of-the-art field house being built, as well as a student center, advanced technology center, residence hall, and other construction around campus, enrollment has been going up, too.

SUNYIT's nearly 3,000 students enroll in graduate and undergraduate degree programs in liberal arts, professional studies, and technology on a campus that is geared towards a high-tech environment. The campus, hundreds of acres large, is only minutes away from the New York State Thruway, and students hail from all over the country as well as over 20 foreign nations.

Campus life is colorful and full of activities. The State University of New York Institute of Technology offers its students two residence halls, both offering the convenience and privacy of apartments in townhouse style accommodations. Students compete in NCAA Division III athletics in softball, bowling, golf, baseball, volleyball, swimming, soccer, cross-country, and basketball. There is also an assortment of intramural athletic leagues in which SUNYIT students can participate.

Students have great access to internships through the State University of New York Institute of Technology's close alliances with employers. Graduates of SUNYIT gain career placement in fields including communication, nursing, management, and computer science, and many more.

SUNYIT Study Abroad

Students of the State University of New York Institute of Technology have unique international opportunities to study, with many study abroad programs offered by the university. For students who participate in SUNYIT's study abroad, the world becomes their classroom. Students visit countries such as Greece and Brazil, and complete professional missions in fields including health care and social service.

These programs are meant to assist students and faculty in creating learning experiences outside of the classroom that are truly community-based. SUNYIT's study abroad program hopes to lead students in personal and intellectual growth as well as provide services to those in need throughout the country and world. Programs range in length from anywhere between a week to a year, and students who are accepted into SUNYIT study abroad will experience academically and culturally enriching activities and studies.

• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
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• Accounting
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• Communication/Journalism
• Communication and Journalism Related
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• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
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• Information Science/Studies
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• Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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• Engineering technologies
• Civil Engineering Technology
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• Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology
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• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology
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• Computer Engineering Technology
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• Health professions and related sciences
• Health Information/Medical Records Administration
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• Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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• Liberal arts/general studies
• General Studies
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• Mathematics and statistics
• Applied Mathematics
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• Psychology
• Psychology
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• Social sciences
• Sociology
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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied1,610
• Accepted628
• Acceptance Rate39%
• Enrolled2,210
• Female Applicants505
• Females Accepted144
• Female Acceptance Rate28%
• Male Applicants1,105
• Males Accepted484
• Male Acceptance Rate43%
• Applying
• Application Fee$40
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.30
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen January 15th Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan November 15th December 15th --
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer December 1st Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 524 480 575
• SAT Math 559 510 600
• SAT Writing
• ACT Composite 22
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$5,270
• Out-of-state tuition *$14,320
• In-district tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$1,169.00
• Room and board *$9,600.00
• Room only *Not Reported
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredDeferred paymentsDeferred payments and Installments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionNot Reported

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students2,210
• Male Student Percentage51%
• Female Student Percentage49%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/LatinoNot Reported
• Black or African AmericanNot Reported
• White or CaucasianNot Reported
• American Indian or Alaska NativeNot Reported
• AsianNot Reported
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderNot Reported
• Two or more racesNot Reported
• UnknownNot Reported
• Other Student Statistics
• International BreakoutNot Reported
• Out-of-state Students2% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 21%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group No
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band No
• Choral groups No
• Student Services
• Legal services Yes
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations SUNYIT Gamers Club, Telecommunications Club, Black and Latino Student Union, American Society of Civil Engineers, Japanese Anime Club
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Yes
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other closed-circuit TV monitors

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington Yes No No
• Baseball No Division 3 No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 3 No
• Softball Yes No No
• Tennis Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington Yes No No
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 3 No
• Softball Yes Division 3 No
• Tennis Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes Division 3 No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty183
• Full-time Percentage48%
• Part-time Percentage52%
• Female Percentage38%
• Male Percentage62%
• Student:Faculty RatioNot Reported