Campus Vibe
Known for biology — close-knit campus
Juniata College is a private institution in Huntingdon with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1185, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,918 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,663.
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Juniata College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1185
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
33.3%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,858
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (89)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
- •77% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Juniata Eagles
History & Fun Facts
- •History Martin Grove Brumbaugh (1862-1930), of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, became the third president of the recently-renamed Juniata College in 1895, serving until 1910.
- •He later became the 26th Governor of Pennsylvania, serving 1915-1919, at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in the state capital of Harrisburg.
- •He returned as the fifth president in 1924-1930, until his death.
- •19th century "Huntingdon Normal School", a normal school, was established by a young Huntingdon physician, Andrew B.
- •Henry provided a second-story room over his local print shop for classes, while John lodged and fed the college's first teacher, Jacob M.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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