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| Location | Huntingdon, Pennsylvania |
| Online | juniata.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Situated in the Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania, Juniata College occupies a 110-acre main campus in the borough of Huntingdon, approximately 130 miles east of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1876 by members of the Church of the Brethren, this private liberal arts college maintains its historic stone buildings and modern facilities within a residential campus setting. The college is known for its distinctive Program of Emphasis system, which allows students to design their own course of study, and has established strong reputations in pre-medical sciences, peace studies, and business entrepreneurship. Juniata's academic structure emphasizes undergraduate research and experiential learning, with nearly all students living on campus in traditional residence halls or theme houses. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Eagles, participating in the Landmark Conference.
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Juniata College is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Juniata College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#282 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#209 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#24 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#294 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1340 |
| ACT | 26/30 |
| GPA | 3.81 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $0 |
| Other Fees | $1,080 |
| Room and Board | $13,050 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $68,636 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Biology | 14% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213251 IPEDS survey data for Juniata College.
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Last updated February 24, 2024