Juniata College: what international applicants need

What are Juniata College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Juniata College has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Action on December 1, 2026, Early Action II on January 15, 2027, and Regular Decision on March 15, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Juniata College's acceptance rate?

78.9% for students who started in fall 2024: Juniata College admitted 2,193 of its 2,779 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Juniata College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Juniata College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (March 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Juniata College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 560–650 in Math and 570–670 in Reading and Writing (29% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 22–30.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Juniata College's application fee for international students?

Juniata College's application fee is $50 for international applicants, while US applicants pay nothing.

Does Juniata College accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Juniata College accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Juniata College accept?

Juniata College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Juniata College require?

Juniata College requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Juniata College require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Juniata College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Juniata College have?

117 of Juniata College's 1,242 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 9.4%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Juniata College cost for international students?

Juniata College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $58,580, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $14,100. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $74,930 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Juniata College give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, Juniata College gave institutional scholarships or grants to 112 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25 Source