According to a television news report, U.S. News and World Report compiled a list of the top liberal arts colleges across America, and Juniata landed on the list at number 82. Juniata was also recognized as one of the best colleges in America for great financial aid assistance to students, and ranked 6th for having the most accessible professors. Juniata President James Troha says that it is because of the hard work of the faculty and staff, that Juniata College had received these tremendous accolades. The U.S. News survey was conducted for the current academic school year.