Mission. Vision. Values.
Who We Are. Where We’re Going.
Our mission, vision, and values serve as a guiding lens for SUNY Poly and who we are – as an institution and as people.
Mission
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a welcoming, inclusive place where all students, faculty, and staff are inspired by a distinctive STEAM education and social experience that prepares our graduates for the 21st century workforce and beyond. SUNY Poly applies science, technology, and innovation throughout its curriculum and is deeply committed to offering solutions to society’s grand challenges and improving the health and well-being of communities in the Mohawk Valley and around the globe.
vision
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a premier research-intensive university that leads the pursuit of knowledge and innovative applications through interdisciplinary engagement and collaboration to drive economic, humanitarian, and technological advancements.
values
Accountability
Community
Empathy
Gratitude
Inclusion
Innovation
Kindness
Respect
By the Numbers
Driving Growth and Opportunity Across the Region
Total Students
2,999
Undergraduate students
2,221
graduate students
778
Residential Students
882
racial or ethnic minority students
39%
Female students
42%
A Look in Our Classrooms
13:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
14
Average Class Size
43
Academic Programs
Enrollment by College
39.8%
College of Engineering
21.1%
College of Health Sciences
20%
College of Arts & Sciences
19.1%
College of Business
464
SUNY Poly Employees
$7,070
In-State Undergraduate Tuition
$9,424,593
Endowment balance (as of 6/30/26)
National Recognitions
U.S. News & World Report (2027 Best Colleges)
Ranked among the Top 20 Public Schools in the Regional Universities–North category and No. 6 for Best Value among in-state students, highlighting SUNY Poly’s academic quality and affordability.
Forbes
(2027 America’s Top Colleges)
Named among America’s Top Colleges, recognizing SUNY Poly for delivering a strong return on investment based on measures including student success, alumni earnings, affordability, graduation rates and student debt.
Institutional Accreditation
Accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) through 2032–2033, recognizing SUNY Poly’s commitment to academic quality, innovation and student success.
Colleges of Distinction
(2026–2027)
Named a College of Distinction for its commitment to an engaging, high-quality undergraduate experience, with recognition for Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community and Successful Outcomes. SUNY Poly also earned distinctions for affordability, engineering, nursing, business, public education and transfer students.
Carnegie Opportunity Designation
One of only 32 colleges and universities in New York State to earn Carnegie’s Opportunity designation, recognizing institutions that expand access while delivering strong post-graduation outcomes. SUNY Poly graduates earn 20% more than the national median for four-year college graduates while carrying less than half the national median student debt.
College of Business
(AACSB Reaccreditation)
Reaccredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction held by only 6% of business programs worldwide. The recognition reinforces excellence in teaching, research and community engagement. The college also recently launched the NYSTEC Business Center of Excellence to expand entrepreneurship and industry collaboration.
2025-2026 Budget
Receipts, Disbursements and Cash Position
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026
| Receipts | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other | $17,167,618 |
| Self-Supporting IFR Programs | $7,692,267 |
| Residence Hall Programs | $8,115,732 |
| State Support | $16,343,124 |
| Total Receipts: | $49,318,741 |
| Disbursements | |
| Personal Service | $38,282,607 |
| Contractual Services | $4,539,363 |
| Equipment, Supplies & Travel | $3,859,867 |
| Utilities | $1,517,614 |
| Residence Hall Debt Service | $3,417,915 |
| Other | $117,033 |
| Total Disbursements: | $51,794,399 |
| Change in Cash | ($2,475,658) |
| Beginning Cash Balance July 1, 2025 | $19,894,504 |
| Ending Cash Balance June 30, 2026 | $17,418,846 |