What SAT score do I need for Juniata College?

Juniata College's middle 50% SAT range is 1130 to 1320. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Juniata College?

Middle 50% ACT range is 22 to 30. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Juniata College?

Juniata College admits roughly 79% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Juniata College actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $23,988 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Juniata College a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Juniata College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA · Northeast

Acceptance rate: 78.9%
SAT mid-50: 1130-1320
Cost after aid: $23,988
Graduation rate: 74%

What Juniata College says matters

How Juniata College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 79%; 2,193 of 2,779
Yield: 17%; 367 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1095-1290
ACT mid-50: 21-29
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 76%959 of 1,268
Women: 82%1,234 of 1,511

Very important

Academic GPA

Important

Rigor of secondary school record
Application essay
Recommendations
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities

Considered

Class rank
Standardized test scores
Interview
First generation
Alumni relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Volunteer work
Work experience

Not considered

Religious affiliation or commitment
Level of applicant's interest

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Juniata College published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission209

Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?: N
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: 2025-04-01 00:00:00
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: Y
SAT or ACT: Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
ACT Only: Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
SAT Only: Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 1,268
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 1,511
Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 959
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 1,234
Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 179
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 188
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 2,779
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 2,193
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 367
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,275
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,099
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 252
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,035
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 909
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 104
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 469
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 185
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 11
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: N

Admissions Requirements

High school diploma is required and GED is accepted: X
Recommend: X
Total academic units: 16
English: 4
Mathematics: 3
Science: 3
Of these, units that must be lab: 1
Social studies: 3
Foreign language: 2
Academic electives: 3

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Important
Class rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Important
Recommendation(s): Important
Interview: Considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Important
Character/personal qualities: Important
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Not Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.41
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.04
Submitting SAT Scores: 149
Submitting ACT Scores: 15
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,095
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,170
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,290
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 550
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 600
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 660
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 525
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 580
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 645
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 21%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 23%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 29%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 18%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 23%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 27%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 22%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 26%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 31%
ACT Science: 25th Percentile: 19%
ACT Science: 50th Percentile: 26%
ACT Science: 75th Percentile: 29%
ACT Reading: 25th Percentile: 24%
ACT Reading: 50th Percentile: 33%
ACT Reading: 75th Percentile: 36%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 0.134
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 0.396
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 0.356
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 0.101
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 0.02
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 1.007
SAT Math: 700-800: 0.074
SAT Math: 600-699: 0.356
SAT Math: 500-599: 0.416
SAT Math: 400-499: 0.114
SAT Math: 300-399: 0.04
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 1
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 0.047
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 0.409
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 0.423
SAT Composite: 800-999: 0.101
SAT Composite: 600-799: 0.02
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
SAT Composite: Total: 1
ACT Composite: 30-36: 0.2
ACT Composite: 24-29: 0.267
ACT Composite: 18-23: 0.467
ACT Composite: 12-17: 0.067
ACT Composite: 6-11: 0
ACT Composite: Below 6: 0
ACT Composite: Total: 1
ACT Math: 30-36: 0.067
ACT Math: 24-29: 0.267
ACT Math: 18-23: 0.533
ACT Math: 12-17: 0.133
ACT Math: 6-11: 0
ACT Math: Below 6: 0
ACT Math: Total: 1
ACT English: 30-36: 0.267
ACT English: 24-29: 0.2
ACT English: 18-23: 0.4
ACT English: 12-17: 0.133
ACT English: 6-11: 0
ACT English: Below 6: 0
ACT English: Total: 1
ACT Writing: Total: 0
ACT Science: 30-36: 0.143
ACT Science: 24-29: 0.429
ACT Science: 18-23: 0.286
ACT Science: 12-17: 0.143
ACT Science: 6-11: 0
ACT Science: Below 6: 0
ACT Science: Total: 1
ACT Reading: 30-36: 0.571
ACT Reading: 24-29: 0.286
ACT Reading: 18-23: 0
ACT Reading: 12-17: 0.143
ACT Reading: 6-11: 0
ACT Reading: Below 6: 0
ACT Reading: Total: 1
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 22%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 50%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 77%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 23%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 7.0%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 54%
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 57%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 10%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 9.0%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 5.0%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 4.0%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 1.0%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 1
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 27%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 11%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 18%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 15%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 10%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 4.0%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 1.0%
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 1
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 39%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 11%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 16%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 11%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 8.0%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 2.0%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 1.0%
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 1
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.6
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 100%

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: N
Free: X
Does your institution have an application closing date?: Y
Application closing date (fall): 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Y
Yes, on a rolling basis:: X
Beginning date: 2025-10-30 00:00:00
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after: 4
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?: Y
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 2 years
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: Y
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: Y
First or only early decision plan closing date: 2025-11-15 00:00:00
First or only early decision plan notification date: 2025-12-15 00:00:00
Number of early decision applications received by your institution: 91
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan: 76
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: Y
Early action closing date: 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Early action notification date: 2025-02-15 00:00:00
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?: N

Transfer Admission41

Fall Applicants

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E): Y
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?: Y
Men: 26
Women: 28
Another Gender: 0
Unknown: 0
Total: 54
Men: 22
Women: 27
Another Gender: 0
Unknown: 0
Total: 49
Men: 14
Women: 18
Another Gender: 0
Unknown: 0
Total: 32

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: Y
High school transcript: Recommended of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Required of All
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Required of All
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2
Fall: 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Spring: 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Fall: 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Spring: 2025-12-15 00:00:00
Fall: 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Spring: 2025-01-18 00:00:00

Transfer Credit Policies

Number: 12
Unit Type: Credits
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:: C-
Number: 90
Unit Type: Credits
Number: 90
Unit Type: Credits
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:: 30

Academic Offerings and Policies19

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
English as a Second Language (ESL): X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X
Other (specify):: Cooperative Degree Programs (3+2)

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
Computer literacy: X
English (including composition): X
Humanities: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X
Other (describe):: Ethics; Engagement with Self & World

Student Life37

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 29%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 0
Percent of women who join sororities: 0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 97%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 3.0%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 0
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 29%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 0
Percent of women who join sororities: 0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 95%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 5.0%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 100%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 19.5
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 19.5

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Music ensembles: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Women's dorms: X
Apartments for single students: X
Special housing for international students: X
Theme housing: X
Living Learning Communities: X

Annual Expenses7

Public Tuition

Tuition: Out-of-state:: 1100
Tuition: Non-resident: 14600

All Institutions Expenses

Housing Only (on-campus):: 1100
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 14600

Comprehensive Expenses

Other:: 18

Credits per Term

Minimum: N

Estimated Expenses

Transportation:: 1000

Financial Aid124

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 87
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 40,048
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 442
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 35,870
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 0
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 0
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0

Reporting Year

2023-2024 Final: X

Methodology

Federal methodology (FM): X

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 2129852
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 1772476
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 10385086
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 960099
Total Scholarships/Grants: 15247513
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 2751477
Federal Work-Study: 181593
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 3573
Total Self-Help: 2936643
Parent Loans: 0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 0
Athletic Awards: 0

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 11316
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 35004588
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 0
Total Scholarships/Grants: 35015904
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 6761265
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 0
Total Self-Help: 6761265
Parent Loans: 2443130
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 2339494
Athletic Awards: 0

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 390
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 332
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 303
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 303
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 303
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 303
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 303
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 164
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 76%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 42544
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 37895
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4875
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3840
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 1,194
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 984
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 895
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 895
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 895
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 895
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 895
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 219
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 86%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 40340
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 38970
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 6596
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 5404
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 1
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 0
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 0
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 0
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 0
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 0
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 0
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 0
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 0
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 0
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 0
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 0
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 0

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 289

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 196
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 194
C. Institutional loan programs.: 4
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 73
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 67
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 67
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0.01
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 25
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 44438
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 24612
C. Institutional loan programs.: 4678
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 53895

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: x
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: x
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 112
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 43,437
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 4,864,931

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: x
Institution’s own financial aid form: x
Other (specify):: International Student Certification of Finances

Financial Aid Deadlines

Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:: 3/15
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis): x

Financial Aid Notification

b) Students notified on a rolling basis:: Y
If yes, starting date:: 11/30

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: x
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: x
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: x
College/university loans from institutional funds: x
Federal Pell Grants: x
Federal SEOG: x
State scholarships/grants: x
Private scholarships: x
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: x

Institutional Aid

Academics: x
Alumni affiliation: x
Art: x
Music/drama: x
Religious affiliation: x
Academics: x
Art: x
Leadership: x
Music/drama: x
Religious affiliation: x
State/district residency: x

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred23

Diploma/Certificates

Interdisciplinary studies: 20
Business/marketing: 80
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Natural resources and conservation: 12
Communication/journalism: 2
Computer and information sciences: 5
Education: 6
Engineering: 1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 2
English: 2
Liberal arts/general studies: 1
Biological/life sciences: 18
Mathematics and statistics: 1
Parks and recreation: 8
Physical sciences: 6
Psychology: 6
Public administration and social services: 2
Social sciences: 5
Visual and performing arts: 4
Business/marketing: 17
History: 2
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence201

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 179
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 188
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 14
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 18
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 379
All other degree-seeking: women: 412
All other degree-seeking: another gender: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 572
Total degree-seeking: women: 618
Total degree-seeking: another gender: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 10
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 17
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men: 582
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women: 635
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: another gender: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 1
All other degree-seeking: women: 0
All other degree-seeking: another gender: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 1
Total degree-seeking: women: 0
Total degree-seeking: another gender: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 14
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 10
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men: 15
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women: 10
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: another gender: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate students: men: 597
Total undergraduate students: women: 645
Total undergraduate students: another gender: 0
Total undergraduate students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 4
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 2
Degree-seeking, first-time: another gender: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 8
All other degree-seeking: women: 16
All other degree-seeking: another gender: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 4
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 4
Degree-seeking, first-time: another gender: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 21
All other degree-seeking: women: 19
All other degree-seeking: another gender: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 1
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: men: 25
Total graduate Part-Time Students: women: 24
Total graduate Part-Time Students: another gender: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total Graduate Students: men: 37
Total Graduate Students: women: 42
Total Graduate Students: another gender: 0
Total Graduate Students: unknown: 0
Total All Students: men: 634
Total All Students: women: 687
Total All Students: another gender: 0
Total All Students: unknown: 0
Total all undergraduates: 1,242
Total all graduate: 79
Grand Total All Students: 1,321

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: men: 12
Total graduate Full-Time Students: women: 18
Total graduate Full-Time Students: another gender: 0
Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 10
Hispanic/Latino: 40
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 21
White, non-Hispanic: 257
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 3
Asian, non-Hispanic: 5
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 14
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 17
TOTAL: 367
Nonresidents: 90
Hispanic/Latino: 106
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 59
White, non-Hispanic: 829
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 4
Asian, non-Hispanic: 18
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 39
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 45
TOTAL: 1,191
Nonresidents: 117
Hispanic/Latino: 112
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 59
White, non-Hispanic: 838
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 4
Asian, non-Hispanic: 19
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 39
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 53
TOTAL: 1,242

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 5
Associate degrees: 0
Bachelor's degrees: 273
Postbachelor's certificates: 0
Master's degrees: 27
Post-Master's certificates: 0
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 0
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 0
Doctoral degrees – other: 0

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 99
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 142
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 110
Total: 351
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 99
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 142
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 110
Total: 351
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 66
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 103
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 78
Total: 247
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 5
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 4
Total: 10
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1
Total: 1
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 67
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 108
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 83
Total: 258
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0.677
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0.761
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0.755
Total: 0.735
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 94
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 129
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 118
Total: 341
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 94
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 129
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 118
Total: 341
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 59
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 79
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 80
Total: 218
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 4
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 5
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 7
Total: 16
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1
Total: 1
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 63
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 84
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 88
Total: 235
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0.67
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0.651
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0.746
Total: 0.689
2021 Cohort: 0
2020 Cohort: 0

Retention Rates

For the cohort of all full-time bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree-seeking undergraduate students who entered your institution as first-year students in Fall 2023 (or the preceding summer term), what percentage was enrolled at your institution as of the date your institution calculates its official enrollment in Fall 2024.: 83%

Instructional Faculty And Class Size49

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 100
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 8
C. Total number who are women: 43
D. Total number who are men: 57
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 4
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 91%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 7
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 1
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 1
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 27
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 1
C. Total number who are women: 15
D. Total number who are men: 11
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 10%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 4
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 13
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 6
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 127
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 9
C. Total number who are women: 58
D. Total number who are men: 68
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 4
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 101
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 11
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 1
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 14
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 6

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio: 11 to 1
based on ____ students: 1,223
and ____ faculty: 107

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 59
10-19: 163
20-29: 88
30-39: 28
40-49: 6
50-99: 2
100+: 0
Total: 346
2-9: 0
10-19: 0
20-29: 0
30-39: 0
40-49: 0
50-99: 0
100+: 0
Total: 0

Source: Juniata College's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Juniata College

Juniata College is a very small private university in Huntingdon, PA, in a city setting.

What Juniata College looks for

Juniata College admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Juniata College?
Juniata College's middle 50% SAT range is 1130 to 1320. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Juniata College?
Middle 50% ACT range is 22 to 30. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Juniata College?
Juniata College admits roughly 79% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Juniata College actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $23,988 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Juniata College a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Juniata College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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