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Juniata College

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 16652-2196

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Sciences-focusedTight-knitCollege town

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.

Established
1876
Motto
Veritas Liberat
Mascot
Eagles
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Landmark Conference
Division
Division III

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72%Acceptance
1185SAT Avg
1,175Students
10:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$56,918Earnings 10yr
$27,663Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1185

Reading & Writing
550660
Math
520620

ACT Score Range

Composite
2229

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$56,402
Room & Board$13,546
Total Cost of Attendance$69,241
Average Net Price$27,663
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,472
$30–48K$22,163
$48–75K$24,309
$75–110K$25,355
$110K+$34,036

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

33.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.9%/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)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

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%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,175
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 5%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.9%
Freshman Retention77.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,571
10 Years$56,918

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Juniata Eagles

Volleyball

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

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from PA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
104 mi(180 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
155 mi(269 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
211 mi(366 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MDT Harrisburg69 mi
PIT Pittsburgh117 mi
ABE Lehigh Valley136 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA383 mi · ~11h 4m drive
New York, NY211 mi · ~6h 6m drive
Hartford, CT291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
Providence, RI355 mi · ~10h 15m drive
Albany, NY266 mi · ~7h 41m drive
Syracuse, NY201 mi · ~5h 48m drive
Rochester, NY185 mi · ~5h 21m drive
Buffalo, NY171 mi · ~4h 56m drive
Philadelphia, PA155 mi · ~4h 29m drive
Pittsburgh, PA104 mi · ~3h drive
Harrisburg, PA62 mi · ~1h 47m drive
Newark, NJ202 mi · ~5h 50m drive
Trenton, NJ173 mi · ~5h drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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