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Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 1%
Asian American 2%
Hispanic 2%
International 6%
Native American 0%
White 86%
Unknown 2%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 35%
Common States of Residence
  • Foreign countries
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Virginia
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 2%
18-19: 49%
20-21: 41%
22-24: 7%
25+: 1%
Female Faculty 38%
Male Faculty 62%
Faculty Diversity African American: 1%
Asian American: 3%
Hispanic: 0%
International: 4%
Native American: 0%
White: 92%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Diversity is a touchy subject at Juniata, mainly because for all it’s talked about on campus, there really isn’t much. The school is overwhelmingly made up of white, middle-class suburbanites, and it shows everywhere except in the brochures. But the College’s lack of diversity is not from lack of trying. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion works incredibly hard to bring more ethnic diversity to the school. The office has made good strides and everyone constantly talks about the subject, but it’s slow going. There’s even less ethnic diversity in the area, and that doesn’t help.

At the same time, Juniata does draw students with different religious and political backgrounds from all over the U.S. The majority is Christian and politically liberal, but you’ll find a little of everything. The school also has a comparatively large international population, especially for a college in the boonies of Pennsylvania. Minority and international clubs are very active on campus, and mark different cultural holidays and traditions with celebrations. The international students do tend to stick together, but they’re not exclusive. It’s easy for students to immerse themselves in a cosmopolitan mindset if they have the desire to. When it comes down to it, Juniata’s a very tolerant, open-minded, internationally-oriented campus. It just can’t quite muster enough ethnic diversity to mirror its diversity of thought.

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Diversity at Juniata College

LauraBitely

'14

English

2.7
C+

Not much diversity

The school is accepting of cultural diversity, but it doesn't have a lot of diversity to accept. There are some international students, but Juniata's students are mainly white Americans, mostly from Pennsylvania. The most common religious views at Juniata are variations on Christianity and atheism. Juniata supports gaining more diversity, but it is a pretty monochrome place.

Jan 15, 2012

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Diversity at Juniata College

KayciN

'14

Information Technology

2.3
C

Somewhat diverse

To be honest, the diversity at the school is not the most...diverse. However, there are many clubs for different groups on campus. This way, people of different backgrounds, cultures and ethnicity can interact with one another and meet others from different backgrounds as well.

In regards to the LGBT community, the main group for that on campus is AWOL (all ways of loving). There are numerous events held for the community to discuss LGBT issues on campus or in general. For example, I actually just went to a discussion called "Straight Talk" where people of gay, bi, straight, and transgendered personification talk about their experience at Juniata.

Juniata is located in Huntingdon, Pa. In case you did not know, Huntingdon is a very small community with a Walmart, a bowling ally, and a movie theater. Students who come from very large cities feel out of place in a small town environment. Although it is somewhat of a culture shock, I have known different students from New York City and Los Angles that have adjusted to the environment. The students here are very welcoming and nice and would help anyone out with anything if they needed it.

Students of all financial backgrounds go here. Personally, I receive scholarships which help with my tuition significantly. Without them, I would not be able to attend here. However there are other students that do not receive financial aid and their families are able to pay the full amount of a private institution anyways. Overall, there is a mix of financial backgrounds.

Nov 06, 2011

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Diversity at Juniata College

stephistiny

'15

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

1.9
C-

Not Much in Race

There's practically no diversity race-wise. But if you're looking nationalities, there's a ton. You see a lot of asians here. And they're all mostly from Asian countries not Asian-american.

Oct 23, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Gay Pride

Juniata is a very tolerant and accepting campus, but aside from the club AWOL (All Ways of Loving) and the presence of SafeZone, the gay community on campus is fairly quiet.

Political Activity

Many students at Juniata are political, and most of those who fall into that category are liberal. However, with the last presidential election, more conservative students began speaking up and making their presence known. Clubs represent both sides of the political spectrum on campus, but those who speak up about politics—and there are many—usually hail from the left.

Economic Status

You can find students from many different economic backgrounds at Juniata, but the majority hail from middle-class suburbia. This has both ups and downs—you won’t find many snobs on campus, but at the same time, it doesn’t help with the school’s quest to improve diversity.

Most Common Religions

Juniata is affiliated in name with the Church of the Brethren, and Christianity is easily the predominant religion at Juniata, with several different clubs taking a significant role on campus. However, other religions are also represented, and the new Unity House and United Spiritual Council work to bring awareness of different faiths to campus. The Muslim Students Association is active, and there is a Hillel group on campus as well

Minority Clubs on Campus

There are several minority and international clubs on campus, and all are very active, often working together to continue some of Juniata’s finer traditions. Annual events such as Eid Dinner and the presentation of the Vagina Monologues are immensely popular, and the international clubs in particular regularly host dinners, film festivals, and immersion days for students with an interest in learning about other cultures.

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