Juniata College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college and is located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1876 by the Church of the Brethren. It was coeducational right from the first day of its existence. The campus of the college spreads across 800 acres of rural land. The college is well known for the courses in natural sciences, social sciences and humanities that it offers.
The athletics teams of the college are known as the Eagles. The official mascot of the college is the Eagle. The students take part in softball, baseball, tennis, field hockey, volleyball, track and field, football, soccer, basketball and swimming. The college also has a dedicated cheerleading squad.
Juniata is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Huntingdon, PA. 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 2007-2008 was 545 to 650 for students at Juniata. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 550 and 640.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. 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 2007-2008, had 1,506 students (1,466 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 Centennial Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Juniata College
1700 Moore St
Huntingdon, PA 16652-2196
General Phone: (814) 641-3000
http://www.juniata.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 83 | biology, chemistry, geology, biochemistry, natural sciences, physics, physical sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 79 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English, political science, Spanish language, peace and conflict resolution, sociology, international studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 49 | business, accounting, business management, finance, international business, CIO training, marketing, entrepreneurship, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 21 | elementary school teaching, education, early childhood education, biology teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, physics teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 20 | environmental science, environmental studies, wildlife management |
| Media | 17 | communication studies, health communication, digital communications |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | criminology |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama, theatre arts management |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering physics, engineering |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy, philosophy and religious studies, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Juniata in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 328 | 69 |
In 2007-2008, Juniata had a total enrollment of 1,506 students (1,466 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Juniata offers campus housing for 1,208 of its 1,466 (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 | 2,349 | 1,626 | 69% | 461 | 28% |
| Men | 1,031 | 676 | 66% | 202 | 30% |
| Women | 1,318 | 950 | 72% | 259 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 545 | 650 |
| 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 | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,280 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,280 |
| Room and board | $ 8,420 |
| Room charge | $ 4,420 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,000 |
| 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)
Juniata has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 47 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $82,028 | 12 | $80,690 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $60,369 | 6 | $59,977 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $50,891 | 14 | $51,155 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $39,373 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $67,799 | 35 | $61,784 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Centennial Conference |
| Basketball | |
| Baseball | |
| Track |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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 Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
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
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
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
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal 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
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Health Communication
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Natural Sciences
Physical 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 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
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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