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Juniata College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,234
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 74%
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 76%

Located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, Juniata College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Juniata College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Juniata College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Juniata College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$51,076

Cost of attendance at Juniata College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$51,076

Cost of attendance at Juniata College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Juniata College received on average $37,275 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$37,275
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 79 24% $4,463 $352,550
Other Federal Grant 111 34% $3,598 $399,384
State Grant/Scholarships 93 28% $3,271 $304,201
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 328 100% $35,130 $11,522,723
Total Grant & Scholarships 328 100% $37,275 $12,226,308

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Juniata College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Juniata College students is 75.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 77.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 73.6%.

75.8%

  • asian 100.0% 16 students
  • African American 81.8% 9 students
  • white 76.0% 212 students
  • unknown 44.4% 4 students
  • hispanic 77.8% 7 students
  • International Students 66.7% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 70.0% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Centennial Conference
  • Baseball Landmark Conference
  • Basketball Landmark Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Landmark Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Juniata College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Juniata College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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