by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending SUNY Polytechnic Institute, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The full cost of attending SUNY Polytechnic Institute ranged from $23,018.00 to $35,608.00 depending on your residency status.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: around $23,018.00 in-state, rising to $35,608.00 for non-residents.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $8,625.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,393.00 |
| Total cost | $23,018.00 |
| That is 20% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,018.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,577.00 |
| Net price | $13,441.00 |
| That is 30% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,018.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,299.00 |
| Net price | $6,719.00 |
| That is 65% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $21,215.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,393.00 |
| Total cost | $35,608.00 |
| That is 85% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $35,608.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,577.00 |
| Net price | $26,031.00 |
| That is 35% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $35,608.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,299.00 |
| Net price | $19,309.00 |
| That is roughly at the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into tuition and fees plus room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at a recent average of 3.2% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Freshman year | $6,935.00 | $13,873.00 | $23,757.00 |
| Senior year | $7,625.00 | $15,253.00 | $26,121.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $29,105.00 | $58,223.00 | $99,708.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,088.00 | $22,181.00 | $37,985.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $335.00 | $670.00 | $1,147.00 |
| Total amount paid | $40,193.00 | $80,403.00 | $137,693.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Freshman year | $6,935.00 | $13,873.00 | $23,757.00 |
| Senior year | $7,158.00 | $14,318.00 | $24,521.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $14,092.00 | $28,191.00 | $48,278.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,369.00 | $10,740.00 | $18,392.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $162.00 | $324.00 | $556.00 |
| Total amount paid | $19,461.00 | $38,931.00 | $66,670.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Freshman year | $19,929.00 | $26,867.00 | $36,752.00 |
| Senior year | $21,912.00 | $29,540.00 | $40,409.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $83,641.00 | $112,759.00 | $154,244.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $31,864.00 | $42,957.00 | $58,761.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $963.00 | $1,298.00 | $1,775.00 |
| Total amount paid | $115,506.00 | $155,716.00 | $213,005.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Freshman year | $19,929.00 | $26,867.00 | $36,752.00 |
| Senior year | $20,569.00 | $27,730.00 | $37,932.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $40,499.00 | $54,597.00 | $74,684.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,429.00 | $20,800.00 | $28,452.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $466.00 | $628.00 | $859.00 |
| Total amount paid | $55,927.00 | $75,397.00 | $103,136.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $14,164.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $13,882.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,119.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $10,829.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,013.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,898.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,666.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the SUNY Polytechnic Institute Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the grants & scholarships detail.
Median graduate debt at SUNY Polytechnic Institute works out to $12,000.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden category.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,250.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $12,000.00 |
| 75th | $20,842.00 |
| 90th | $28,585.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt detail.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $11,000.00 |
| Middle income | $12,000.00 |
| High income | $12,500.00 |
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $12,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $12,000.00 |
The Department of Education default-rate tier for SUNY Polytechnic Institute is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 3.2% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at SUNY Polytechnic Institute add up to $162,641,095.00 distributed across 9,536 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 20 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $6,854.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 6 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $3,188.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veteran aid breakdown.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about SUNY Polytechnic Institute, consider the following:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.