Tel:
(706)379-3111 
1,034 students
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
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The purpose of Young Harris College is to provide the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in liberal arts for students who value and are attracted to an institution with high academic standards and superior teaching. The college offers an environment in a beautiful mountain setting conducive to the development of the Christian faith and character, opportunities for personal and intellectual growth, and responsible citizenship. The institution also provides, for both its students and the general public, programs, services, and facilities that accommodate diverse educational, recreational, and cultural interests.
School Highlights:
Young Harris College serves 1,034 students (97% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Young Harris College is the only community colleges within Towns County, GA.
The nearest community college is Truett-McConnell College (23.8 miles away).
School Overview
The teacher population of - teachers has declined by 100% over five years.
| Young Harris College | Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 1,034 students |
1,303 students |
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| # Full-Time Students | 999 students |
835 students |
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| # Part-Time Students | 35 students | 1,046 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
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| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% |
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| % Black | 6% | 11% |
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| % White | 76% | 66% |
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| % Two or more races" | - | 2% |
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.39 | 0.44 |
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| In-State Tuition Fees | $23,559 | $5,890 |
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| Out-State Tuition Fees | $23,559 | $10,047 |
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| Percent Admitted | 50% | 78% |
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| SAT Total Avg. | 1,460 | 1,385 |
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| SAT Reading | 495 | 465 |
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| SAT Math | 485 | 475 |
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| SAT Writing | 480 | 445 |
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Source: 2012 (latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes:
Young Harris College is a private, church-related college that specializes in the liberal arts core. Our concentration on the first two years of a baccalaureate degree is designed to educate the whole person – intellectually, socially, culturally and spiritually. Our 600 students participate in a full array of activities that prepare them superbly for further study. In fact, more than ninety-three percent of our graduates transfer to senior colleges and universities. High academic achievement is a hallmark of YHC alumni.
Founded in 1886, Young Harris College is a private, United Methodist-affiliated residential two-year liberal arts college located in the Appalachian mountains of northern Georgia. With a 15:1 student to faculty ratio and an average enrollment of 600 students, YHC combines a rigorous academic program with a nurturing atmosphere. The campus offers a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, six tennis courts, large athletic fields, the third-largest planetarium in the state, and the comforts of an up-to-date technologically advanced campus set amidst the beautiful north Georgia mountains.
YHC's degree programs provide a strong general education for transfer to senior colleges and universities. The Associate of Arts Degree is offered with a concentration in liberal arts or religious studies; the Associate of Fine Arts Degree is offered with a concentration in art, music, or theatre. The Associate of Science Degree is offered with concentration in business, education, recreation, or science.
Young Harris College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
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