A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SUNY Canton are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 47% more male students than female students enrolled at SUNY College of Technology at Canton with a gender ratio of 3% men to 2% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SUNY Canton has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3%
|
| Women |
2%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
84
|
| Women |
57
|
SUNY Canton serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
5%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
54% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 24.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196015 IPEDS survey data for SUNY College of Technology at Canton.
Last updated February 24, 2025