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Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA·Private nonprofit·1,175 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $56,800 within 10 years; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.

72%
Accept
1,175
Students
$27,663
Net Price
69%
Grad Rate
$56,800
Earnings
10 yr
$23,858
Debt

About This School

Juniata College is a private nonprofit institution located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,175 undergraduate students enrolled. Juniata College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,663 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, and the typical graduate earns $56,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Juniata College is a private liberal arts college in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1876 as a co-educational normal school, it was the first college started by members of the Church of the Brethren. It was originally founded as a center for vocational learning for those who could not afford formal education.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 69% graduation rate and 77% freshman retention suggest a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth asking about during a visit. On the upside, median debt of $23,858 is relatively manageable against $56,800 in median earnings at 10 years out, and the small 1,175-student campus suits self-directed learners who thrive with close faculty relationships. Worth considering if you want a tight-knit liberal arts experience in rural Pennsylvania, but ask hard questions about support services and why students leave.

Founded
1876
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Biological Sciences17%
Business & Marketing10%
Education9%
Computer Science6%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences5%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Communications3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

William Daniel Phillips

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1185
Reading 75th %ile660
Math 75th %ile620

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$56,402
Out-of-State Tuition
$56,402
Avg Net Price
$27,663
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduation$23,858

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
69%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
77%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$56,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$23,858
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$23,858
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$37,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$56,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.4x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White69%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino8%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,175 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Juniata College

1700 Moore St

Huntingdon, PA 16652-2196

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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