SUNY Canton College of Technology, a comprehensive, residential college in the State University of New York system, prepares students in a safe and supportive environment in a way that celebrates success and discourages failure. The College serves a culturally diverse statewide audience and educates people for responsible membership in an ever changing technological society. The college offers 1-year certificate, 2-year Associate degree, and 4-year Bachelor degree programs, many of which provide online offerings.
School Highlights
SUNY College of Technology at Canton serves 2,861 students (82% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 63%.
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The student population of SUNY College of Technology at Canton has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The SUNY College of Technology at Canton diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $7,070 is more than the state average of $5,849. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,900 is more than the state average of $10,299. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
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SAT Total Avg.
1,080
982
SAT Reading
540
475
SAT Math
540
507
ACT Total Avg.
58
63
ACT Composite
20
21
ACT English
18
20
ACT Math
20
22
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballVolleyball
School Mascot
Kangaroo
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
24 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
African Student UnionAnime Club
ASCEAutomotive Club
AxiosBlack Student Union
Caribbean UnitedEarly Childhood Club
ECO ClubEMS
EsportsGaming Club
Grasse Roots Literary Magazine ClubMortuary Science Association
Nursing Student AssociationOutdoor Adventure Club
Road 2 RichesSister 2 Sister
Society of Women EngineersSPECTRUM
Veterinary Technician Association
Recreational Athletic Programs:
arena flag footballbroomball
volleyball
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
The State University of New York at Canton is a public,
coeducational, residential college located on a spacious campus
along the banks of the Grasse River. Its northern location places
SUNY Canton close to the Adirondack Mountains, the St. Lawrence
River, and major Canadian cities such as Ottawa and Montreal.
Originally founded in 1906 as the School of Agriculture (SOA) at
St. Lawrence University, SUNY Canton was the first postsecondary,
two-year college in New York authorized by the Legislature. In
1941, SOA was renamed the New York State Agricultural and Technical
Institute (ATI). ATI became a member college of the State
University of New York in 1948. To recognize advanced technology
programs added in the 1950's and '60's, the college underwent
another name change in 1965, this time becoming the State
University of New York Agricultural and Technical College at
Canton, or ATC. In 1987, the University's Board of Trustees
authorized yet another name change -- to the college's present
designation as State University of New York College of Technology
at Canton. SUNY Canton cultivates the minds of tomorrow as Northern
New York's two and four-year college for technology, health,
management and public service. SUNY Canton offers 30 majors leading
to bachelor degrees, 20 programs leading to associate degrees, and
2 programs leading to one-year certificates. Numerous articulation
agreements with other institutions provide for other opportunities
in fields such as business administration, forestry and medicine.
Graduates of two-year programs may either stay and continue on in
one of the bachelor degree programs, transfer to another
institution, or begin their career immediately. Academic facilities
include eight classroom buildings, containing many specialized labs
for practice in technology-based disciplines; Southworth Library,
which houses more than 65,000 volumes, 6,000 microfilms, 300
periodical subscriptions and 1,500 video and audio recordings, and
access to more than 25 electronic information research databases.
The State University of New York at Canton is accredited by the
Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How much does SUNY College of Technology at Canton cost?
SUNY College of Technology at Canton's tuition is approximately $7,070 for In-State students and $11,900 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of SUNY College of Technology at Canton?
The acceptance rate of SUNY College of Technology at Canton is 95%, which is higher than the state average of 80%.
What sports does SUNY College of Technology at Canton offer?
SUNY College of Technology at Canton offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is SUNY College of Technology at Canton's ranking?
SUNY College of Technology at Canton ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Most Programs Offered.
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