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SUNY Canton Admission Requirements

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SUNY Canton Admission Overview

SUNY Canton admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year SUNY Canton admitted 92.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.0 GPA (B). SUNY Canton is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY Canton Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

92.1%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Acceptance Rate

The SUNY Canton acceptance rate is 92.1%. Last year, 3,416 of 3,707 applicants were admitted. That is the 135th lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into SUNY Canton and can you get accepted?

SUNY Canton is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

SUNY College of Technology at Canton typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.0. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY Canton GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.0

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.0

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at SUNY Canton typically have around a 3.0 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. SUNY Canton is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #106 in New York for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled SUNY College of Technology at Canton freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 0.5% Good
3.75 to 3.99 8.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 9.8% Good
3.25 to 3.49 17.6% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 15.6% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 29.5% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 16.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 3.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

SUNY Canton SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1000-1160

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 500
  • Math 500
  • Composite 1000
SAT 25th percentile scores for SUNY College of Technology at Canton

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 580
  • Math 580
  • Composite 1160
SAT 75th percentile scores for SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at SUNY Canton typically score around a 1080 SAT (middle 50% 1000–1160) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 55th percentile nationally. SUNY Canton ranks #93 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1000 to 1160

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY Canton ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-23

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 15
  • Math 16
  • Composite 17
ACT 25th percentile scores for SUNY College of Technology at Canton

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 21
  • Math 23
  • Composite 23
ACT 75th percentile scores for SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Average ACT

Incoming testers at SUNY Canton typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–23) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. SUNY Canton places #76 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 23

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

53% of SUNY College of Technology at Canton freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 22% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted SUNY College of Technology at Canton students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 7%
Top 25% of class 22%
Top 50% of class 53%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

SUNY College of Technology at Canton admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,962 1,745 3,707
Accepted 1,784 1,632 3,416
Acceptance Rate 91% 94% 92%
Enrolled 279 260 539
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 16% 16%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to SUNY College of Technology at Canton and what student information is used for admission decisions?

SUNY College of Technology at Canton application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY College of Technology at Canton is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

SUNY Canton is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 92.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.0 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196015.

GPA calculator: SUNY College of Technology at Canton GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026