Published cost of attendance is $71,850. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $18,729, middle-income families pay around $16,997, higher-income families pay approximately $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 |
Published cost of attendance is $71,850. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $18,729, middle-income families pay around $16,997, higher-income families pay approximately $31,255. Azimuth ranks Juniata College #1119 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 21.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $43,364. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,079, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
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.
