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SUNY College of Technology at Canton, also known as SUNY Canton, is located in Canton, New York, United States. It was founded in 1906 as the School of Agriculture. It became a member of the State University of New York (SUNY) System in 1948. The college adopted its present name in 1987. It offers a number of bachelor degrees, associate degrees, and one-year certificate programs. SUNY Canton is made up of the following academic units:
SUNY Canton participates in a wide variety of sports including soccer, basketball, cross county, hockey, softball, and hockey. Their athletic teams are nicknamed the Kangaroos. They are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and compete in the Sunrise Conference.
SUNY Canton is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Canton, NY. The school is classified as a public college. Students at SUNY Canton earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include medicine and security and law enforcement.
SUNY Canton does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
SUNY Canton, in 2007-2008, had 2,737 students (2,329 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at SUNY Canton belong to the Sunrise Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College Of Technology At Canton
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617-1098
General Phone: (315) 386-7011
http://www.canton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Law Enforcement | 118 | criminal justice and police, corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and administration, security and loss prevention |
| Liberal Arts | 83 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 70 | business management, business and related services, accounting technology, business administration, finance |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 55 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 51 | veterinary assistant, dental hygienist |
| Mechanics and Repair | 47 | automobile mechanics, vehicle maintenance, HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance tech |
| Engineering Technician | 43 | electronics tech, HVAC tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, mechanical drafting |
| Medicine | 29 | health professions |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 24 | funeral and mortuary |
| Construction Trades | 23 | power transmission, construction trades, property management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21 | information science, computer support |
| Medical Administration | 14 | health care administration, health care facilities management |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | early childhood education |
| Engineering | 12 | engineering |
| Office and Administration | 11 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | physical therapist assistant |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | occupational therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Canton in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 467 | 22 |
| Bachelor's degree | 85 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 78 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, SUNY Canton had a total enrollment of 2,737 students (2,329 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 96% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
SUNY Canton offers campus housing for 1,072 of its 2,329 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Canton, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,125 | 1,931 | 91% | 748 | 39% |
| Men | 1,047 | 950 | 91% | 428 | 45% |
| Women | 1,078 | 981 | 91% | 320 | 33% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,624 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,484 |
| Room and board | $ 8,970 |
| Room charge | $ 5,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,770 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,690 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Canton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 285500)
SUNY Canton has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 40 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $76,871 | 5 | $72,492 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $65,759 | 9 | $59,730 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $54,380 | 22 | $54,939 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $47,948 | 5 | $48,398 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 55 | $60,425 | 41 | $57,333 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunrise Conference |
| Baseball | Sunrise Conference |
| Track | Sunrise Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Construction Trades, Other
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Loss Prevention Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY Canton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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