St. Lawrence University, founded in 1856, is a private, coeducational liberal arts college. Known for an innovative first-year program and study-abroad opportunities, students may choose from more than 30 major areas of study and pre-professional programs, as well as numerous athletic programs, extracurricular activities, and community service opportunities. Its 1,000-acre campus is located in Canton in northern New York, about 90-minutes from Ottawa, Ontario.