Juniata College
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.
About This School
Juniata College is a private nonprofit institution located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,191 undergraduate students enrolled. Juniata College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,988 per year. The graduation rate is 74%, 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.
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,191 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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