Juniata College

Black Pinpoint 1700 Moore Street | Huntingdon, PA | 16652

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Juniata College is a private liberal arts college located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The college is named after the Juniata River. The school has "excellent science programs," and a few students say that there need to be "more resources [for] non-science programs." However, even students not majoring in science get access to some great facilities, with theater students exclaiming, "The theater program is unlike any other in country" and praising their new Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts. At Juniata, students can design their educational plan with the college's Program of Emphasis. Many students do so, about 30 percent. Those interested in a specific established program-something like accounting or chemistry-can use an existing designated Program of Emphasis. All students have the option of working with two faculty advisors. The "outstanding education" is built on a bedrock of strong faculty members who offer "superior education through meaningful personal interaction." Most class sizes tend to be fairly small, and though some classes are "tough to get in to because there is only one professor for a certain subject," many agree that they love the attention that each professor gives and that the teachers "really go out of their way" to help students succeed and "value student success as much as the student does." Success, however, doesn't come without a price at Juniata, with a large amount of the students agreeing that their "good grades do not come without effort," but that the class load is "challenging, but not overwhelming."

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
2,914
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Acceptance Rate
72%
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Average HS GPA
3.73

Deadlines

Early Decision
November 15
Early Action
January 15
Regular
March 15

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 660

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 620

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1070 - 1180

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 29

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$55,322
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$600
On-Campus Room and Board
13346
Approximate Expenses per year
$70,268

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
10 : 1
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Total Faculty
151
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Terminal Degree
104

Gender

Men
80
Women
71
Minority
12
International
5

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
73%
Graduate in 5 years
76%
Graduate in 6 years
76%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's

06. Student Body

What students say:

Students tend to describe themselves as "driven" and "passionately interested in their subjects," though they also take pride in their "laid-back" attitudes, saying they "know how to balance fun and work." During the week students "tend to buckle down and get their work done." A lot of "exchange students from around the world" come to Juniata College to pursue their education. Students agree that "everyone fits in somewhere" at Juniata College because "people are accepted not despite their differences, but because of them."

Gender

53% female47% male

Out of State

30% are out
of state
70% are
in-state

Students

99% are
full time
1% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,213
Foreign Countries Represented
27

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.09%
Asian
2.13%
Black
4.85%
Hispanic
7.66%
Caucasian
68.77%
Unknown
3.40%
International
9.36%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

What students say:

Students seem to agree that there "isn't much to do in the town" of Huntingdon, but Juniata College makes up for it by making sure there is "always something to do" on campus. There are so many activities and groups on campus that some say, "It feels like you're missing out if you go home for the weekend." There are a "lot of traditions such as Storming of the Arch, Mountain Day, and Madrigal" that have been around the campus for decades and help bring students together. For instance, during Mountain Day, classes are canceled, and students and faculty are shuttled to a state park near the school where there are lunches, nature walks, and various games being played, and neither group knows when exactly it is going to be until the morning of the event. While there might be a lot of activities to do on campus, "if you want to party you can find one." If you want to just relax with your fellow students, "Raystown Lake is only twenty minutes away," where many students like to go and relax. Back on campus, many students seem to think that the "dorms and food" need improvement, but believe that the academic experience they receive outweighs those drawbacks.

Students
93%
First-Year Students
97%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Erica Blair
Campus Visit Coordinator
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1700 Moore Street Huntingdon, PA 16652
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(814) 641-3737

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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(814) 641-3737

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
During Open Houses and other special group events

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
While classes are in session, except for Friday and Saturday nights, Holidays and final exam periods

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Plane The University Park Airport in State College (approximately 35 miles from campus) offers commercial air travel service to the region. It is serviced by Northwest Airlink, Delta, United Airlines and US Air-Express. Train Amtrack Trains serve Huntingdon twice daily from the East and the West. The Huntingdon Station is 1 mile from campus. Call Amtrack at 1-800-872-7245.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

North From Buffalo, New York and points Northwest Take NY 219 South to PA 255 South to PA 153 South to I-80 East, Exit 123 (Woodlands). Follow PA 970 South to US 322 East to 350 South to I-99 South, Exit 48 (Tyrone). Follow PA 453 South to US 22 East to Huntingdon. Follow our listed detailed local directions. From New York City, Connecticut and points Northeast Take I-80 West to I-99/220 South to US 322 East to PO 26 South to Huntingdon. Follow our listed detailed local directions. South From Washington D.C. and points South Take I-270 North to I-70 West. Then take I-81 North to PA 16 West or Exit 5. Follow PA 16 West to PA 522 North to Mount Union. Take US 22 West to Huntingdon. Follow our listed detailed local directions. From Baltimore, Maryland Take I-83 North to the PA Turnpike (I-76) West, Exit 180. Follow PA 522 North to US 22 West to Huntingdon. Follow our listed detailed local directions. East From Philadelphia and points East Take the PA Turnpike (I-76) West, Exit 180. Follow PA 522 North to US 22 West to Huntingdon. Follow our listed detailed local directions. From Allentown/Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Take I-78 West to I-81 South to Harrisburg. Follow signs for US 322/22 West to Lewistown. Continue on US 22 West to Huntingdon. Follow our listed detailed local directions. West From Pittsburgh and points West Take I-376 East to US 22 East to Huntingdon. Follow our listed detailed local directions. or Take the PA Turnpike (I-76) East, Exit 146. Follow I-99 North. Continue on I-99 North following signs for "Altoona Bedford, 220 North." Stay in left lane following the sign for "Altoona/220 North". Follow I-99/220 North to the Tyrone Exit 48. At the end of the exit ramp turn left. Follow to the stop sign and turn right onto PA 453 South. Take PA 453 South to US 22 East to Huntingdon. Follow our listed detailed local directions. Detailed Local Directions From PA 26 South In Huntingdon turn right onto Penn St., turn right onto 6th St., turn left onto Moore St. Travel to the intersection of 18th and Moore Sts. From US 22 East Turn left at the traffic light intersection of 4th St. and US 22. Turn left onto Penn St. Turn right onto 6th St. Turn left onto Moore St. Travel to the intersection of 18th and Moore Sts. From US 22 West Turn right at the traffic light intersection of 4th St. and US 22. Turn left onto Penn St. Turn right onto 6th St. Turn left onto Moore St. Travel to the intersection of 18th and Moore Sts.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Huntingdon Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott - 814-643-3672 Comfort Inn - (814)643-1600 Located just off Rt. 22 on 4th Street, Huntingdon (2 miles from campus) Gage Mansion B&B - 814-506-8411 The Inn at Edgewater Acres 814-669-4144 Located just off Rt. 22 West of Huntingdon in Alexandria. (8 miles from campus) Huntingdon Motor Inn 814-643-1133 Located at the intersection of Rts. 22 and 26, Huntingdon. (2 miles from campus) The Inn at Solvang 814-643-3035 Located on Rt. 26 North of Huntingdon. (4 miles from campus) Lake Raystown Resort and Lodge 814-658-3500 Located on Rt. 26 South of Huntingdon. (15 miles from campus)


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intercollegiate sports
51%

Men's Sports (Eagles)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

Women's Sports (Eagles)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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International Student
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Naomi Radio
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
96
Number of Honor Societies
16
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
6
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateNov 30

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$37,387
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$35,561
Average Need-Based Loan
$5,396
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
54%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$37,927
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$42,367
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
73%
Graduate in 5 years
76%
Graduate in 6 years
76%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Bioinformatics.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Neuroscience.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
  • Finance, General.
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
  • Information Resources Management.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Health Communication.
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies.
  • Political Communication.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Science.
  • Information Technology.
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Education, General.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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06 ENGINEERING.

  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
  • Writing, General.
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08 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • French Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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09 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
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10 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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11 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • International/Global Studies.
  • Museology/Museum Studies.
  • Natural Sciences.
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
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14 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.

  • Environmental Science.
  • Environmental Studies.
  • Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
  • Natural Resource Economics.
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
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16 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Physics, General.
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17 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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19 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Economics, General.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
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20 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.

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