Description

Part of the highly respected State University of New York (SUNY) system, SUNY Canton offers state-of-the-art facilities and a scenic campus on which to pursue all levels of professional education.

Situated alongside the Grasse River, SUNY Canton is surrounded by hiking trails and mountainous landscapes including the nearby Adirondack Mountains.

Students may get an associate’s degree, a career certificate or a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Academics encompass a wide range of professional fields such as Electrical Technology, Graphic Design, Health Care Management, Law Enforcement, Finance, Nursing, Automotive Technology, Civil Engineering, Sports Management, Business, and Physical Therapy Assisting.

Partnership programs allow students to pursue medical degrees and more in conjunction with such schools as Syracuse and SUNY Potsdam.

Facilities at SUNY Canton are spacious and modern and include “smart classrooms” for almost all departments, including subject-specific labs and numerous computer labs. The library is comprehensive and state-of-the-art, offering extensive book, video and audio collections, the top research technology and even laptops for students to check out.

On the recreational side of things, there a number of on-campus restaurants, a fitness center and the Miller Campus Center, which offers recreational activities and hosts cultural events and entertainment.

Admissions requirements vary based on the degree for which one is applying. Those applying for an associate’s degree, for example, need not submit SAT or ACT scores, while those seeking admission to a bachelor’s program do.

Financial aid may be awarded to eligible students through scholarships, loans or military benefits. Students are also encouraged to seek out alternative financial aid sources.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.canton.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$6,269

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,049

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

3,240

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,970
Freshman Class
829
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,240

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
91%
Graduate
9%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
97%
Part-Time
3%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
97%
Out-of-State
3%

Gender of Students

Women
45%
Men
55%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
10%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
81%
Latino
4%
Other
4%

Students State Origin

New York
97%
Other
3%

International Students

International
9%
Domestic
91%