Young Harris College
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(800) 241-3754
- 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%.
Top Rankings
Young Harris College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Completion Rates Highest 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 | - staff | 209 staff |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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
Profile last updated: 08/20/2021
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