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Juniata is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Juniata earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Juniata include science and conservation and resource management.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 530 to 630 for students at Juniata. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 550 and 640. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at Juniata are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Juniata, in 2005, had 1,449 students (1,413 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Juniata belong to the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Juniata College
1700 Moore St
Huntingdon, PA 16652-2196
General Phone: (814) 641-3000
Admissions Phone: (814) 641-3420
Financial Aid Phone: (814) 641-3142
http://www.juniata.edu
Juniata awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 72 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics, natural sciences, biochemistry |
| Liberal Arts | 54 | English, international studies, peace and conflict resolution, political science, anthropology, history, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 42 | elementary school teaching, special education, early childhood education, math teaching, early childhood special ed, English teaching, Spanish teaching, education, ... |
| Business And Management | 42 | business management, accounting, business, marketing, finance, international business, CIO training, human resources |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | information science, computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminology |
| Media | 14 | communication studies, health communication |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Juniata in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 296 | 62 |
In 2005, Juniata had a total enrollment of 1,449 students (1,413 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 70% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| New York | 5% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Juniata offers campus housing for 1,192 of its 1,413 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,761 | 1,299 | 74% | 388 | 30% |
| Men | 796 | 556 | 70% | 176 | 32% |
| Women | 949 | 743 | 78% | 212 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 640 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (814) 641-3420
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,890 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,890 |
| Room and board | $ 7,240 |
| Room charge | $ 3,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,440 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
Juniata participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 327900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (814) 641-3142
Juniata has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $76,084 | 12 | $71,426 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $57,030 | 8 | $55,564 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $47,072 | 7 | $44,059 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $61,912 | 29 | $57,992 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Basketball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Baseball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Track | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Health Communication
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Juniata Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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