(Posted September 18, 2023)

Photo by Callan Beideman '25

Photo by Callan Beideman '25

HUNTINGDON, Pa.— Juniata College continues to be recognized as one of the nation’s top 100 liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report, one of the most notable and visible college rankings in the United States.  

In the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings of best liberal arts colleges in the U.S., Juniata rose in the ranks to 82 overall. The College also is ranked 16 in the category of social mobility. Advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating students facing financial barriers is one of the metrics considered by U.S. News & World Report that is a hallmark of Juniata.

The U.S. News ranking follows The Princeton Review’s rankings, in which Juniata was named one of the best colleges in the nation, sixth in the nation for most accessible professors, and number 25 for great financial aid. The Washington Monthly magazine’s rankings placed Juniata at 38 for liberal arts colleges in their 2023 publication.

“The positive recognition we receive from these numerous outlets is really a testament to the outstanding work of our faculty and staff. They care deeply about the success of our students and at the end of the day, that’s what it is all about. Juniata College is a powerful place that changes lives,” said James Troha, president of Juniata College.

The methodologies used by these publications vary greatly. Some are based on graduation and retention, selectivity, and institutional financial factors, while others are linked to social mobility and institutional resources.

“The positive recognition we receive from these numerous outlets is really a testament to the outstanding work of our faculty and staff. They care deeply about the success of our students and at the end of the day, that’s what it is all about. Juniata College is a powerful place that changes lives.” said James Troha, president of Juniata College.

Juniata consistently scores best in rankings associated with educational quality and social mobility. Nearly a quarter of Juniata’s student body is Pell eligible or a first-generation college student.

More than 4,000 colleges and universities operate in the United States, and only the very best, the top 10 to 20 percent, are ranked by most ranking systems. Out of the nation’s more than 200 liberal arts institutions, Juniata consistently distinguishes itself as a place where students magnify their interests and talents, learn to navigate the global community and design lives of meaning.

Contact April Feagley at feaglea@juniata.edu or (814) 641-3131 for more information.