Juniata College

www.juniata.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$55,322

3.88% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$28,925

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

71.6%

2,917 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,292

95.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.9%

235 Graduates

About

Juniata College is a higher education institution located in Huntingdon County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Juniata College were General Biological Sciences (39 degrees awarded), General Psychology (22 degrees), and Environmental Science (20 degrees).

In 2023, 338 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Juniata College. 59.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (251 degrees), 12.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Juniata College is $55,322, which is $26,042 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Juniata College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 328 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Juniata College is $55,322, which is $26,042 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,925.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending Juniata College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$55,322

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Juniata College was $55,322. The cost of tuition at Juniata College is $26,042 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Juniata College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,925

2023 Value

3.34%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Juniata College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,925. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Juniata College grew by 3.34%.

This chart compares the average net price of Juniata College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,050

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Juniata College was of $13,050 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Juniata College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Juniata College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Juniata College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Juniata College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 328 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Juniata College received 2,917 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 13.8% annual growth. Out of those 2,917 applicants, 2,090 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,292 students enrolled at Juniata College in 2023. 37% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Juniata College has an overall enrollment yield of 18.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,090

Accepted Out of 2,917

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Juniata College was 71.6% (2,090 admissions from 2,917 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 76.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 13.8%, while admissions grew by 7.07%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Juniata College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

37%

Submission Percentage (2023)

146

Scores Submitted (2023)

37% of enrolled first-time students at Juniata College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Juniata College had a total enrollment of 1,292 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Juniata College is 1,237 students and the part-time enrollment is 55. This means that 95.7% of students enrolled at Juniata College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Juniata College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.8% White, 7.43% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Black or African American, 3.48% Two or More Races, 2.09% Asian, 0.0774% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0774% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Juniata College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.7%), followed by White Male (31.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.35%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (36%), followed by White Female (22%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Juniata College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,292 students. The full-time enrollment at Juniata College is 1,237 and the part-time enrollment is 55. This means that 95.7% of students enrolled at Juniata College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Juniata College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Juniata College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Juniata College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Juniata College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
863 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
96 enrolled students
Black or African American
58 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Juniata College is 66.8% White, 7.43% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Black or African American, 3.48% Two or More Races, 2.09% Asian, 0.0774% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0774% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 65 students (5.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 66 more women than men received degrees from Juniata College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Juniata College is white (251 degrees awarded). There were 12.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Juniata College is General Biological Sciences (39 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (22 degrees) and Environmental Science (20 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Juniata College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (36 degrees awarded), Biology (59 degrees), and History (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Juniata College are Physicians (470,916 people), Other managers (246,644 people), Postsecondary teachers (238,553 people), Other Physical Scientists (183,365 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (159,570 people).

The most specialized majors at Juniata College in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (36 degrees awarded), Biology (59 degrees), History (10 degrees), Language & Linguistics (8 degrees), and Physical Sciences (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Juniata College are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Juniata College are Natural Resources & Conservation (36 degrees awarded), Biology (59 degrees), History (10 degrees), Language & Linguistics (8 degrees), and Physical Sciences (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Juniata College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (627,711 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (611,264 people), Elementary & secondary schools (584,388 people), Computer Systems Design (256,048 people), and Offices of physicians (252,288 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Juniata College.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
39 degrees awarded
General Psychology
22 degrees awarded
Environmental Science
20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Juniata College was General Biological Sciences with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Juniata College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

136

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

202

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 136 degrees were awarded to men at Juniata College, which is 0.673 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (202).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Juniata College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Juniata College in General Biological Sciences, which is 0.444 times less than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Juniata College in General Biological Sciences, which is 2.25 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

73%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 73% of students graduating from Juniata College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Juniata College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.55% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
251 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Juniata College is white (251 degrees awarded). There were 12.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

4.73% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
150 degrees awarded
White Male
101 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Juniata College is white female (150 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (101 degrees).

Operations

Juniata College has an endowment valued at nearly $123M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 297k (0.241%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Juniata College had a total salary expenditure of 56.4M. Juniata College employs 49 Professors, 23 Assistant professors and 19 Associate professors. Most academics at Juniata College are Male Professor (32), Female Professor (17), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Juniata College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 53 employees, Service, with 38 employees, and Management with 36 employees.

Endowment

$123M

2023 Endowment

0.297%

growth from 2022

Juniata College has an endowment valued at about $123M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Juniata College grew 0.297% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $71.8M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Juniata College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.79M - Federal
$1.79M - State
$325k - Local

As of 2023, Juniata College received $1.79M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.79M from state grants and contracts, and $325k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$20.6M

2023 Salaries

2.09%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Juniata College paid a median of $20.6M in salaries, which represents 36.5% of their overall expenditure ($56.4M) and a 2.09% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.91% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.18% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.78M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Juniata College paid a total of $7.78M to 97 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

49 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Juniata College were Professor with 49 employees, Assistant professor with 23 employees, and Associate professor with 19 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Juniata College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees, Service with 38 employees, and Management with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Juniata College was Male Professor with 32 employees, Female Professor with 17 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Juniata College.

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