Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Canton, New York |
| Online | canton.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
SUNY Canton is a public technical college located in Canton, New York, approximately 20 miles from the Canadian border in the state's North Country region. The campus spans 555 acres of rural landscape along the Grasse River, featuring a mix of traditional and modern academic buildings. Founded in 1906 as the School of Agriculture at St. Lawrence University, SUNY Canton evolved into a technical college and joined the State University of New York system in 1948. The college specializes in career-focused programs, with notable strengths in veterinary technology, criminal justice, nursing, and engineering technology. Students can choose from both two-year and four-year degree programs, with most students living in one of the five residence halls on campus, and the Canton Kangaroos compete in NCAA Division III athletics.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
SUNY Canton is rated within the lower 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for SUNY College of Technology at Canton within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#916 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#367 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#91 in Best Colleges in New York
#33 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#199 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1160 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.0 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,619 |
| Room and Board | $16,700 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,278 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,967 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,619 |
| Room and Board | $16,700 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,278 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,797 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 31% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 17% |
| Business | 17% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
| Engineering Technology | 7% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025