State University of New York at Canton
Admissions

Interested in attending State University of New York at Canton?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into State University of New York at Canton, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

96
%
Acceptance rate
2.86
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into State University of New York at Canton?

96%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, SUNY Canton accepted 96% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,438 people applied and 3,313 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1672 / 1731 (97%)
Men
1640 / 1707 (96%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at State University of New York at Canton:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at State University of New York at Canton, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into State University of New York at Canton by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things SUNY Canton considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into State University of New York at Canton?

2.86
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended State University of New York at Canton as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 2.86. 7% of freshmen who attended SUNY Canton were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 23% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
1%
3.75-3.99
10%
3.50-3.74
12%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
16%
2.50-2.99
24%
2.00-2.49
15%

SUNY Canton is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to State University of New York at Canton. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 1
Application notification

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