October 30, 2007

Juniata College Offers Students a Guarantee: Graduate in 4 Years or Get a Year Free

By Anna Weggel

In a bid to bump enrollment numbers and compete with local public universities, Juniata College, a private, liberal-arts institution in Huntingdon, Pa., is attempting a new strategy: Buy four years, get the fifth free.

Starting with the freshman class of 2008, Juniata will guarantee students a bachelor's degree in four years, or the fifth year of tuition is free. The free year won't include room and board, and students will have to keep their grades up and must average 30

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