| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
3,512 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
2,938 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
574 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
3% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 1.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.6% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 18.5% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 13.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.3% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 58.9% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.2% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 2.0% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.3% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 1.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.1% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 14.4% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 10.1% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 66.8% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.6% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.5% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
555 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Canton |
| Population of city/town: |
6,714 |
| Nearest major city: |
Watertown |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
60 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
27,823 |
| Online campus map: |
www.canton.edu/map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (55%)
- women's dorms (6%)
- sorority housing (1%)
- fraternity housing (1%)
- single-student apartments (25%)
- special housing for disabled students
- other housing including Pet wing. Theme housing. (12%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
70% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
38% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
62% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
Unmarried freshmen and sophomores under age 21 with no dependents must live on campus unless living at home with family. |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
876 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
no |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Digital research databases, digital research guides for programs, textbook loan program, in-library laptop and iPad loan, mobile iPad classroom |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills, Remedial learning services in science. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, Counseling center. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special housing, adaptive equipment, accomodative services office. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, yearbook |
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| Number of honor societies: |
6 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
53 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Canton's House of Praise, Campus Ministries, Anointed Voices of Praise, Newman Club, Canton Christian Fellowship, Gospel Choir |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African Student Union, Black Student Union, Caribbean United, Hispanic Unity |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Untouchable Movement, Vybrant Rhythmz Step Team, College Activities Board, Student Government Alliance, Brother 2 Brother, Sister 2 Sister, Habitat for Humanity, Commuter Club, Peer Educators, Spectrum, Veterans Association, American Criminal Justice Association, Criminal Justice Student Association, Mortuary Science Association, Nursing Student Association, Veterinary Technicians Association, ASCE Steel Bridge Team; gaming, otaku, outdoor adventure, early childhood, and automotive clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Randy Sieminski,
Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
blue, green, and gold |
| School mascot: |
Kangaroo |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NCAA (Division III), ECAC, USCAA |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA |
| Men's ice hockey | no | NCAA |
| Men's lacrosse | no | NCAA |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA |
| Women's ice hockey | no | |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
8% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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gymnasium, field house, ice arena, fitness center, swimming pool, turf field, baseball/softball fields, cross-country trails |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, cheerleading, dance, flag football, golf, karate, kickball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/outdoor) |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Syracuse, NY (130 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Ogdensburg, NY (17 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Syracuse, NY (130 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Canton, NY (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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