There are no fixed majors at Juniata. Students design a Program of Emphasis instead, often mixing biology with business or chemistry with policy, and advisers help shape it. The college sits in Huntingdon, a small town in the ridges of central Pennsylvania close to Raystown Lake. Founded in 1876, it's known for pre-health science and environmental studies, and it takes a sizeable share of international students for its size.
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Official website: juniata.edu
Private liberal arts college
1876
Raystown Field Station on Raystown Lake
$48,000 – $54,000
International students, before merit aid
$13,000 – $16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on juniata.edu before you apply.
Biology (Program of Emphasis)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Chemistry (Program of Emphasis)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Environmental Science (Program of Emphasis)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Business and Economics (Program of Emphasis)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Self-designed Programs of Emphasis instead of set majors.
A field station on Raystown Lake.
A surprise Mountain Day each autumn, when classes are cancelled.
Many science graduates go on to medical, dental or graduate school.
Environmental graduates work in conservation and state agencies.
STEM graduates can apply for OPT and the STEM extension.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Limited places
Postgrad
No PG intake
Almost everyone lives on campus, and the student body is small enough that faculty know names. Hiking and kayaking at Raystown Lake are part of ordinary weekends.
Huntingdon is a quiet town. State College is about 45 minutes away, and Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are each a few hours by car.
Form I-20 issued by Juniata College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Juniata has early decision and early action rounds in November, then regular decision into early spring. International applicants should aim for the early rounds for the best aid.
Most students start in August. A few join in January.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Juniata College after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Biology, chemistry, environmental science and business are popular emphases. Entry is based on school grades, essays and recommendations, with IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Yes. Juniata gives merit scholarships to most international students, and they can reduce the sticker price substantially.
