Juniata College

1700 Moore Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
http://www.juniata.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1876
Religious AffiliationChurch of the Brethren
Undergrad Students1,449
Endowment58,202,010
Application DeadlineMarch 1
Application Fee30
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineMarch 1
Tuition27,540
Room/Board7,680
Services
Associated FirmsFund for Public Interest Research; M&T Bank; Raytheon; Peace Corps; PPG;
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Museums365-acre Raystown Environmental Studies Field Station; 315-acre Nature Preserve & Peace Chapel; Early Childhood Education Center; Juniata College Museum of Art; Ceramics studio & Anagama kiln; Sports & Recreation Center including Strength & Fitness Center, Olympic-size pool, 2 gymnasiums, & racquetball/handball courts; 88,000 square-foot, 20 million, state-of-the-art von Liebig Center for Science; Paul Hickes Observatory;Halbritter Center for Performin Arts
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other
Museums365-acre Raystown Environmental Studies Field Station; 315-acre Nature Preserve & Peace Chapel; Early Childhood Education Center; Juniata College Museum of Art; Ceramics studio & Anagama kiln; Sports & Recreation Center including Strength & Fitness Center, Olympic-size pool, 2 gymnasiums, & racquetball/handball courts; 88,000 square-foot, 20 million, state-of-the-art von Liebig Center for Science; Paul Hickes Observatory;Halbritter Center for Performin Arts
Periodical Subs1,000
# of Books280,000
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months64%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size800 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing83%
College housing typescoed dorms (61%), women's dorms (12%), apartment for single students (27%), special housing for international students, other housing options
Popular Events Mountain Day; Madrigal Dinner; SpringFest; All Class Night; Homecoming & Family Weekend; Major Concert; May Day Breakfast; Mr. Juniata Contest
Nearest AirportHarrisburg, PA (90), State College, PA (35)
Nearest TrainHuntingdon, PA (1)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations88
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Juniatian (bi-weekly)
Honor SocietiesJuniata College Honor Society; Beta Beta Beta (biology); Lambda Pi Eta (speech communication), The Masque (theatre); Omicron Delta Kappa (leadership); Phi Alpha (social work); Pi Lambda Theta (education); Pi Sigma Alpha (political science); Psi Chi (psychology); Sigma Iota Rho (international studies); Sigma Pi Sigma (physics); Tau Pi Phi (economics and business administration); Phi Alpha Theta (history).
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Brethren Club, Christian Ministry Board, Catholic Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, United Spiritual Council, Hillel
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) United Cultures of Juniata; French Club, Spanish Club, Japanese Club, Chinese Club, African American Student Alliance, Club International, Women's Group, Asian Sensations United
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Student Literary Magazine (Kvasir); Student Yearbook (Alfarata); Student Radio, Student Gov't, Recycling Committee, Model UN, Barristers Club, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Circle K, Emergency Services & Safety Club, Habitat for Humanity, Juniata Active Volunteer Association, Phi Alpha, Pre-law, Chemistry, Computer Society, Criminal Justice, English, Environmental Science, Geology, Health Occupations, Education, Mathematics, PAX-O, Psychology, Physics, Communications, Business, Biology Clubs, History; Outdoor Outfitters, Caving, Equestrian, Fishing, Skiing, Paintball, Rock Climbing, Golf, Ministry of games, Maple Syruping, Street Hockey, Water Polo, Women's Group, Agriculture, AWOL, Chess, Conservation, Coed Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Rugby, Men's Frisbee, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rugby, Women's Frisbee, Women's Volleyball, Ballaholics, Juniata Activities Board, Choral, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Art, Instrumental orgainizations, Pep Band, Alternatives to Alchohol