SUNY Canton Quick Facts
In Fall 2023, SUNY Canton has a total enrollment of 2,919 students. 80% of these students are studying full-time while the remaining 20% are studying part-time while balancing jobs, families, and other commitments. 37% of students are non-traditional college students (over the age of 23) and 56% of students are female.
Additional Student Demographics - Fall 2023
Race/Ethnicity
American Indian or Native Alaskan | 2% |
Asian | 3% |
Black or African American | 11% |
Hispanic | 11% |
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% |
White | 66% |
Multiracial | 3% |
International | 2% |
Unreported | 3% |
Home Residence
St. Lawrence County | 27% |
North Country* (not including SLC) | 13% |
New York City** | 13% |
Other New York State | 40% |
Outside New York State (including international) | 6% |
*Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, and Lewis counties
**Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond counties
Family Demographics
Economically Disadvantaged | 56% |
First-Generation College Student | 38% |
Degree Type Sought
Certificate | 1% |
Associate | 19% |
Baccalaureate | 75% |
Non Degree | 5% |
Course Delivery Type
All Classes Face-to-Face | 15% |
All Classes Online | 50% |
Mixed Delivery (Online and Face-to-Face Courses) | 34% |
Housing
Living On Campus | 25% |
Living Off Campus | 75% |
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Any Financial Aid | 84% |
Students Receiving Pell | 48% |
Students Receiving TAP | 35% |