Founded in 1876, Juniata is an independent, co-educational college of liberal arts and sciences. One of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s influential book, Colleges That Change Lives, Juniata is recognized particularly for its distinctive campus climate and the achievements of its students. Juniata’s students find the natural beauty of the campus to be a place where they can focus on the work of discovery and achievement. Committed to having voice and agency in shaping their education as well as the environment in which they learn, Juniata students choose the College most often because they see in it a strong and supportive community of people who will partner with them in pursuing academic achievement, professional preparation, and personal growth.