Juniata College
Juniata College is a private research university in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 1,191 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 78.91% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,918 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $58,580
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,988 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.91% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,191 99.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.50%
- Average SAT Score: 1227
Juniata College: what the data shows
Common questions about Juniata College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Juniata College?
Juniata College is located in Huntingdon, PA (ZIP 16652-2196).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Juniata College public or private?
Juniata College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Juniata College cost?
Published tuition: $58,580.
Average net price after aid: $23,988.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,729 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,265 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,997 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,312 |
| $110,001+ | $31,255 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $234,320.
How hard is it to get into Juniata College?
Admission rate: 78.91%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1227.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Juniata College?
Total enrollment: 1,191 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Juniata College?
150%-time completion rate: 73.50%.
First-year retention: 83.3%.
What do graduates of Juniata College earn?
Median earnings: $48,571 six years after entry; $56,918 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
29.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Juniata College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (318 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (41 completions)
- CIP 520201 (24 completions)
- General Psychology (17 completions)
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing (15 completions)
- CIP 400501 (14 completions)
- CIP 520301 (14 completions)
- Casino Operations and Services (12 completions)
- Computer Science (11 completions)
- CIP 030601 (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Juniata College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.91%; completion rate 73.50%; median earnings $56,918 at 10 years; net price $23,988. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$58,580
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Juniata College was $58,580.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,988
2024 Value
In 2024 Juniata College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,988.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$95,952 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,988 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$234,320 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Juniata College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Juniata College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Juniata College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $37,170 | $37,170 | $24,614 |
| 2014 | $38,630 | $38,630 | $23,960 |
| 2015 | $40,600 | $40,600 | $24,544 |
| 2016 | $42,170 | $42,170 | $25,880 |
| 2017 | $43,875 | $43,875 | $24,795 |
| 2018 | $45,597 | $45,597 | $24,345 |
| 2019 | $47,075 | $47,075 | $22,597 |
| 2020 | $49,175 | $49,175 | $21,241 |
| 2021 | $51,076 | $51,076 | $28,794 |
| 2022 | $54,336 | $54,336 | $25,378 |
| 2023 | $56,402 | $56,402 | $27,663 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78.91% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1227
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Juniata College in 2024 is 1,191 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
70.37% 100% Completion Time
73.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 70.37% of students graduating from Juniata College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Juniata College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$56,918 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.44% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
493.19% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Juniata College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
General Biological Sciences: 41 completions
CIP 52.0201: 24 completions
General Psychology: 17 completions
Agricultural and Food Products Processing: 15 completions
CIP 40.0501: 14 completions
CIP 52.0301: 14 completions
Casino Operations and Services: 12 completions
Computer Science: 11 completions
CIP 03.0601: 10 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 318 completions
Most popular programs at Juniata College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Juniata College graduates.
About
Juniata College is a private non-profit institution located in Huntingdon, PA, offering 58 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,191 students. The admission rate is 78.91%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1227. The institution maintains a 73.50% graduation rate. Approximately 29.04% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Huntingdon, PA 16652-2196
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 58 distinct degree programs, Juniata College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Juniata College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $58,580 and average net price is $23,988 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Juniata College?
The admission rate is 78.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Juniata College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Juniata College reports midpoint SAT about 1227.
What do graduates of Juniata College earn?
Median earnings are $48,571 six years after entry and $56,918 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Juniata College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 73.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Juniata College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Juniata College?
Total enrollment is about 1,191 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Juniata College public or private?
Juniata College is a private nonprofit institution located in Huntingdon, PA.
Is Juniata College an HBCU?
No. Juniata College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Juniata College a tribal college?
No. Juniata College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Juniata College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Juniata College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.9%).
Is Juniata College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Juniata College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.