- AcademicsA-
- ValueA
- DiversityA-
- CampusC+
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationB-
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodC
- Student LifeB
- SafetyA+
Juniata College is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Centennial Conference
Juniata College Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
23-30
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$28,142/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 92%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.50 responses
- 65%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.55 responses
- 49%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.55 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Biology
53 GraduatesPsychology
22 GraduatesEnvironmental Sciences
21 GraduatesCommunications
20 GraduatesBiochemistry and Molecular Biology
16 GraduatesNatural Resources Conservation
13 GraduatesChemistry
11 GraduatesFoundations of Education
11 GraduatesBusiness
10 GraduatesGeology and Earth Science
10 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,498Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
22%
Varsity Athletes
27%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
97%
Poll
- 98%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.42 responses
Poll
- 66%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.71 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,800/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
76%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%- 89%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.36 responses
Juniata College Reviews
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Overall Juniata College is a hidden gem in a small town, and is a great college if you are looking at studying environmental science or biology. Juniata also has a very high acceptance rate into medical school of higher than 90%. The people can be quirky and diverse in personality, and there is also a fairly high number of international students for the small class sizes. There are also a large amount of study abroad experiences and a large variety of classes offered from wheel throwing, to Viking Religion, to Modern Genomics. Juniata College may be in a small rural town, but you can always find something to do with friends, in classes, and with campus run activities.
For the most part, I love Juniata; the academics are great, and the campus is gorgeous. The party scene isn't bad if you want a party you can find one on Saturday nights, but it's not going to be as great as Penn State. Side note: the school is chill about underage drinking. Although Huntingdon is a bit of a letdown, Altoona and State College are about 45 minutes away, and both have plenty to do. Juniata is also very good at getting presenters or concerts on campus, which surprised me since the school is unknown. One of my favorite parts is the tradition we have Madrigal, tenting, Lobsterfest, Storming the Arch, Pig Roast and Mountain Day. There isn't a lazy teacher at Juniata; they are very educated in their field, and I haven't had one that isn't compassionate about their subject. They are also very easy to talk to! The administration is the same way, a lot of people give them a lot of troubles, and they are a bit disorganized sometimes, but I honestly love them. President Troha is very approachable and knows most students by name; you can see him eating in the cafetiria with students and at sports events. Juniata College is a very safe area; I have often left my computer laying around and don't even have to worry about it being taken. It's a small school, and you will see everyone you know, but overall the students are all very nice, they are all generally from the PA area, but I never felt left out being from a far away state. The worst part of Juniata is the food, which I hear is being upgraded as we speak. However, the people who serve the food are probably the nicest people you'll ever meet. Up until college, I was a vegetarian. However, I found that very difficult at Juniata. It's pretty hard to eat healthy, but you won't gain the freshman 15 since the food is so bad you'll probably find yourself skipping meals. The hours are weird too, and there are no late night options included in the meal plan. But, most of the dorms have kitchens!
Juniata College is a small liberal arts school that gives you the sense of community the minute you walk on campus. The college ensures one-on-one student attention with faculty and advisors, as well as providing amazing opportunities for all students. Juniata gives their students the chance to find their true selves and to succeed in the most genuine and affective way possible. You are not just a face or name on campus, you are part of the Juniata family.