Young Harris College
- Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master`s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science and Technology; and Professional Studies. More than 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt Conference. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
School Highlights
Young Harris College serves 1,396 students
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,396 students
- Private-state tuition: $30,317
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Young Harris College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
Young Harris College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
4 or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
209 staff
Student Body
The student population of Young Harris College has grown by 14% over five years.
The Young Harris College diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,396 students
2,470 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
929 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,541 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
506 students
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
33%
% White
n/a
44%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.68
College Completion Rate
36%
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,300
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $30,317 is more than the state average of $15,445. The private state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$30,317
$15,445
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,000
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,575
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
53%
70%
SAT Reading
545
520
SAT Math
529
495
SAT Writing
490
470
ACT Composite
23
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- History: Founded in 1886 by circuit-riding Methodist minister Artemas Lester
- Location: Young Harris, Georgia in the North Georgia mountains, approximately two hours from Atlanta, Chattanooga, Asheville and Greenville
- Fall 2020 Enrollment: 1,396 traditional and dual-enrollment students, 21 graduate students
- Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1
- Classes Taught by Full-Time Faculty: 100 percent
- Typical Class Size: 13
- Students Receiving Scholarships/Grants: Nearly 100 percent
- Student Organizations: More than 60
- Athletics: Men`s baseball, tennis, golf, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, cross country; Women`s softball, tennis, golf, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, cross country, volleyball
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Young Harris College is Tri-County Community College (12.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
21 Campus Circle
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(828) 837-6810
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-6810
12.0 miles
| 1,083 students
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Private not-for-profit
100 Alumni Dr
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(706) 865-2134
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-2134
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| 3,055 students
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Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-7700
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(706) 754-7700
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(828) 339-4000
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(828) 339-4000
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