State University of New York at Canton State University of New York at Canton The State University of New York at Canton (SUNY Canton) is a public, coeducational, residential college located in the Town of Canton in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. Its northern location places it close to the Adirondack Mountains, the St. Lawrence River, and major Canadian cities such as Ottawa and Montreal. The College works with the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute to offer students three master's degree programs. SUNY Canton's 14 athletic teams compete as members of the NCAA Division III and the USCAA. Founded in 1906 as the
St. Lawrence County, New York for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,728. About 12.30% of families and 19.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.30% of those under age 18 and 10.30% of those age 65 or over. There are 17 school districts centered in St. Lawrence County, all under the jurisdiction of the St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Supervisory District along with Harrisville Central School District in Lewis County, New York. All public high schools in St. Lawrence County compete in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Section X Northern Athletic Conference. Saint Lawrence County is