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Young Harris College

Young Harris College

Young Harris, GA · Rural · 755 students
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$22,034
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
44%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$47,195
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
63%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, Young Harris College is a private liberal arts institution best known for its deeply supportive, family-like community and its historic "College in the Hills" identity. The college boasts highly regarded programs in business, education, and the performing arts, alongside a distinctive Outdoor Leadership major that utilizes the surrounding Appalachian wilderness for hands-on, experiential learning. Outside the classroom, the student experience is defined by a vibrant culture of outdoor adventure, competitive NCAA Division II athletics, and small class sizes that allow for personalized mentorship from faculty.

Wikipedia:Young Harris College is a private Methodist-affiliated liberal arts college in Young Harris, Georgia, United States.

Location
Young Harris, GA, 30582 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
95 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$32,305
Housing & food (on campus)$11,000
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$47,695
Average net price$22,034
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$32,305
Housing & food (on campus)$11,000
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$47,695
Average net price$22,034
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.yhc.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Young Harris College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$33,970
Fees$1,600
Housing$6,000
Food$5,920
Total published by the school$47,695
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$19,721
$30–48k
$17,986
$48–75k
$20,095
$75–110k
$22,992
$110k+
$25,053
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
44%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
33%
Back for yr 2
65%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
43% graduated · 12% transferred · 45% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,389
10 yrs after entry$47,195
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$25.6k
90th percentile$31,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
20%
First-gen
28%
Family income
$55,702
Independent
5%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
5%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
8%
Unknown
8%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$36,389
After 10 yrs
$47,195
Business Administration, Management and Operations27
Psychology, General21
Biology, General13
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8
English Language and Literature, General8
History8
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness7
Communication and Media Studies6
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies5
Accounting and Related Services5
Marketing5
Design and Applied Arts4
Music4
Finance and Financial Management Services4
Outdoor Education3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$130M
Full-time faculty
37%
Faculty salary
$6,302/mo
Teaching spend
$8,200
per student
Federal loans
33%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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