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Juniata College

Private

Huntingdon, PA

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Juniata College, in Huntingdon, PA, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,191 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 79% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Communication and Media Studies (Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $54,716/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate79%
SAT range1130–1320
ACT range22–30
Undergrads1,191
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$71,850
4-year grad rate71%
Median earnings, 10yr out$56,918

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Juniata College weighs your application

From Juniata College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordImportant
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans67%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out81%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$54,686/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$54,716/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$49,586/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,225
Typical room charge$6,944
Typical board charge$6,106

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Juniata College look for in applicants?

Per Juniata College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Juniata College's acceptance rate?

Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA admits approximately 79% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Juniata College?

Admitted students at Juniata College typically score between 1130–1320 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Juniata College?

Admitted students at Juniata College typically score between 22–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Juniata College cost?

Juniata College's total cost of attendance is reported at $71,850 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Juniata College?

Juniata College's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Juniata College require students to live on campus?

No -- Juniata College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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