SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is a public university. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, which is one of the largest comprehensive public university systems in the United States. SUNY Poly receives state funding and operates under the governance of New York State.
The institution offers programs in technology, engineering, business, and other fields, with campuses in Utica and Albany. As a public university, it provides affordable tuition rates for in-state students compared to private institutions, aligning with SUNY’s mission of accessible higher education.