Juniata College

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
4-year Private university

Overview

Juniata College is a private institution established in 1876 with rural setting located at Huntingdon. It is ranked 82 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $56,402. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,177. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Students at Juniata College can choose from about 100 undergraduate academic programs, and about 30 percent of them design their own major. Through the Program of Emphasis system, students can combine specific interests into a specialized area of study. For example, a student could earn a degree combining studies in mathematics and theater.

#82 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1876
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,177 Undergraduates

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Biology
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$69,636
Cost of Attendance
$26,152
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $56,402
Outstate Tuition Fee $56,402
Room and Board Fees $13,546
$31,957 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

76% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Other Applications Accepted Coalition Application

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Mar
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jun
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
--
--
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Feb
15
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$38,998 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$38,428 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $69,636
73% Students with need received Financial Aid
73.3% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Calvert Ellis Scholarships
Total Worth --
Eligibility Incoming students
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Heritage and Ray Day Scholarships
Total Worth $2,000-$8,000 per year
Eligibility incoming students
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Art Scholarships
Total Worth Ranges from $500 - $5,000
Details Students who are interested in studying Studio Arts or Integrated Media Arts throughout their four years at Juniata, may qualify for an Art scholarship.Scholarship winners will be expected to enroll in at least one art course per semester that they are enrolled at Juniata (designated by AR or IMA course prefix). Students who complete a portfolio reivew will receive at minimum a $500 one-time scholarship. To be eligible, students must be admitted to Juniata.
Juniata Founders Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details honors the College's learning philosophy, tradition and alumni
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Two scholarships are awarded annually to Phi Theta Kappa students who transfer to Juniata. Students who have active PTK membership at their current community college and at least a 3.85 GPA are eligible for consideration.

Students

1,177 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
81% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
66% Students graduate within 6 years