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Young Harris College

Young Harris College is a small, private institution located in Young Harris, ga. Founded in 1886, Young Harris College offers undergraduate degrees in 29 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 837 undergraduates
cost $30,905 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Young Harris College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 77.3%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.15
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Young Harris College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Finance and Financial Management Services
History
Biology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $30,905
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,706
Books & supplies N/A
Other expenses $3,993
Cost of attendance* $46,604
Average financial aid package $28,359
Estimated cost $18,245 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $30,905
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,706
Books & supplies N/A
Other expenses $3,993
Cost of attendance* $46,604
Average financial aid package $28,359
Estimated cost $18,245 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Young Harris College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 837, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

1,496

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
68%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
15%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Young Harris College, students love their Greek life. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 College Street, Young Harris, GA 30582
phone 706-379-3111
address www.yhc.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Greek life

Religious organizations/bible study

Intramural sports

Student government association

Campus activities board

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Young Harris College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Young Harris College?

Young Harris College is located in Young Harris, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at Young Harris College? 

The acceptance rate for Young Harris College is 77%.

What’s the average GPA for Young Harris College?

The average high school GPA for Young Harris College students was 3.15.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Young Harris College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Young Harris College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $186,416.

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