# Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/juniata-college

Juniata College is a private nonprofit college in Huntingdon, PA with 1,191 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants, and admitted students average 1227 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,001 per year ($18,347 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,666 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 79% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,917 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,090 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 570–670 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 560–650 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 22–30 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $74,817 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $24,001 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $18,347 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $16,494 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $17,284 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $20,656 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $30,204 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,191 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 69% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $65,666 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Juniata College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Juniata College's acceptance rate?**

Juniata College admits 79% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Juniata College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1227.

**What ACT score do you need for Juniata College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–30.

**Is Juniata College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Juniata College?**

In Fall 2023, 2,917 students applied to Juniata College and 2,090 were admitted; 390 enrolled.

**Does Juniata College consider legacy status?**

No. Juniata College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Juniata College require an essay?**

Juniata College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Juniata College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $74,817 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,001.

**What is Juniata College's graduation rate?**

69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 213251. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology