College of the Week: Juniata College

Juniata College is a small, private liberal arts institution located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, about midway between Pittsburgh and the state capital of Harrisburg. Students at Juniata College can choose from about 100 undergraduate academic programs, and about 30 percent of them design their own major. Through the Program of Emphasis system, students can combine specific interests into a specialized area of study. For example, a student could earn a degree combining studies in mathematics and theater.

The student-faculty ratio at Juniata College is 11:1, and the school has 68.2% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Juniata College include: Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Teacher Education, Multiple Levels; Environmental Science; Psychology, General; Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management; Biochemistry; Social Work; Chemistry, General; Finance, General; and Computer Science. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 84%.(https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/juniata-college-3279)

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