Step-by-Step Guide to Admission Requirements at Juniata College

The below information is required while
completing the university application :

Application / Form

 Submit via the Common Application or Juniata’s own application. 

High School Transcript

 A complete high school record with grades from freshman through junior year; senior year course list and early grades as available. 

College Preparatory Courses

 Typically 16 college prep courses across English, math, science, social sciences, and foreign language (two years of language recommended) 

Standardized Tests (SAT / ACT)

 Juniata is test-optional: applicants may submit SAT or ACT scores if they wish; competitive applicants often do. 

 If scores are submitted, the typical range is SAT 1095–1290 or ACT 21–29 (25th to 75th percentile) 

Essay / Personal Statement

 Required as part of the application to help assess candidate motivation and writing ability. 

Letters of Recommendation

 At least one recommendation (from a high school teacher or counselor) is required. 

Application Fee

 Domestic applicants have no application fee when applying via Common App or Juniata App. 

English Proficiency (for international students)

 Submission of TOEFL or equivalent may be required if English is not the applicant’s first language. 

Other considerations / optional alternatives

 Instead of standardized test scores, applicants may submit graded papers if they prefer not to submit SAT / ACT. 

Transfer Students

 If the student has completed ≥ 27 college credits, their college transcripts are evaluated; if less, both high school and college records are considered.