Safety Score
1.48 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Utica, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Public
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,704-student campus.
- 1.48
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,802
- Rank of 3,050
- #111
- NY rank
- 2,704
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
SUNY Polytechnic Institute reports 1.48 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,802 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 56% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.48
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,802
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 56%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 2
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
SUNY Polytechnic Institute was unchanged from 2 to 2 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesSUNY Polytechnic Institute is a Public institution located in Utica, NY, enrolling approximately 2,704 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 14 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #111 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,704 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at SUNY Polytechnic Institute is "Rape" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 5.11 incidents per 1,000 students, SUNY Polytechnic Institute reports 71% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1802
See peer comparison
State Rank (NY)
#111
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Where SUNY Polytechnic Institute sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 44% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
SUNY Polytechnic Institute percentile rank 40.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1802 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
SUNY Polytechnic Institute reports 71% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,625
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $21,215
- Avg Net Price
- $14,164
- Median Debt
- $17,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 40%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 81%
- SAT Average
- 1201
- SAT Math Range
- 520–690
- ACT Average
- 27
- ACT Range
- 22–30
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 57%
- Retention Rate
- 69%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $58,662
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $64,355
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 76%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySUNY Polytechnic Institute: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 80% (10 → 2 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 10 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
SUNY Polytechnic Institute vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
NY
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
1.48 incidents / 1,000 students
IA
Saint Ambrose University
12.58 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Life University
4.43 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA · 2,703 enrolled
Safety Score 12.58
Life University
Marietta, GA · 2,711 enrolled
Safety Score 4.43
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA · 2,696 enrolled
Safety Score 1.85
Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZ · 2,696 enrolled
Safety Score 0.74
Trinity University
San Antonio, TX · 2,694 enrolled
Safety Score 5.94
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest SUNY Polytechnic Institute nationally (rank #1802), regardless of size or state.
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX
National Rank #1801
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
National Rank #1803
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA
National Rank #1800
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
National Rank #1804
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI
National Rank #1799
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SUNY Polytechnic Institute safe?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute has a safety score of 1.48 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,802 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does SUNY Polytechnic Institute compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does SUNY Polytechnic Institute have fire safety data?
Yes. SUNY Polytechnic Institute reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Safety Profile
SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY enrolls 2,704 students and has a safety score of 1.48 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1802 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 2 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
SUNY Polytechnic Institute's 1.48 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh SUNY Polytechnic Institute against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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