Juniata College's published cost of attendance is $71,850. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,729, families in the lower-middle range pay around $17,265, middle-income families pay about $16,997, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $19,312, and higher-income families pay around $31,255.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $71,850 |
| Tuition and Fees | $58,580 |
| Room and Board | $14,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$47,862 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,988 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,729 |
| $30–48k | $17,265 |
| $48–75k | $16,997 |
| $75–110k | $19,312 |
| $110k+ | $31,255 |
Juniata College's published cost of attendance is $71,850. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,729, families in the lower-middle range pay around $17,265, middle-income families pay about $16,997, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $19,312, and higher-income families pay around $31,255. Azimuth ranks Juniata College #1119 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Juniata College's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to reduce the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of the aid package. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $43,364; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,079, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Juniata College earn median 4-year earnings of $55,079, placing Juniata College in the 24.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Juniata College sits in the 10.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Juniata College #1221 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the college's ability to support students toward stable career trajectories and meaningful long-term financial security. The earnings pattern centers on Biological Sciences, which anchors the institution's economic profile. Biology, General is the largest program with 52 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $54,686, performing at 1.0× the national benchmark for the field per the program-ranking methodology. Teacher Education and Natural Resources Conservation and Research follow as substantial enrollment clusters, with Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,586 at 0.9× benchmark. Psychology, General and Subject-Specific Teacher Education round out the top five by scale, contributing to a program portfolio that delivers consistent outcomes across the life sciences and related fields.
