Bachelor in Computer Science (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Computer Science (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are determined by residency status and course load..

Students engage in coursework covering core computer science topics including algorithms, data structures, and software development. They design and implement systems through labs and project-based learning. The program follows ACM guidelines and allows students to build a customized path through advanced electives. Graduates leave with a strong foundation in fundamental computer science principles and specialized knowledge in chosen areas.

Focus areas include Information Assurance/Data Security, Entertainment Computing, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, System Administration, Scientific and Engineering Computing, Network and Grid Programming.

The degree requires a total of 120 credits. Students complete core computer science courses, advanced electives, and general education requirements. The program includes a capstone or project component as part of the curriculum.

Graduates pursue roles in software development, systems analysis, cybersecurity, and data science within technology firms, government agencies, and research institutions.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and standardized test scores is expected.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Science, engineering, and technology are central to SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s academic identity, alongside programs in business, healthcare, and liberal arts. Students can take part in research connected to current issues, including a summer undergraduate research program and work on New York’s real-world challenges. SUNY Poly researchers have also published a two-decade review and joined a $19.9 million National Science Foundation initiative. The institute’s news includes student showcases focused on innovation and ethics, as well as research into trust in the physician-patient relationship.

Utica, New York, provides the setting for a campus community that includes the Campus Center, where renovations are underway. Student life includes Wildcat Homecoming Weekend and professional development programming such as the POLY LEAD for Women series. Scholarships and grants support students, including an endowed scholarship established by Ronald and Patricia Sarner and a Health Forward Foundation grant. SUNY Poly has also received the Carnegie Opportunity designation, connected with expanding educational opportunity. The institute is marking its 60th anniversary with a gala supporting its work. International applicants can request detailed information, brochures, and forms by mail, then complete and submit an application. Academic choices span technical and scientific subjects as well as business, healthcare, and liberal arts, allowing students to compare study options across several areas before beginning the application process.