Overview

Young Harris College is a Comprehensive institution located in Young Harris, GA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 116
Young Harris, GA  30582-0098
United States

Contact Mr. Clinton G. Hobbs
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@yhc.edu
Phone: 706-379-3111
Fax: 706-379-3108

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting And Business/management	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other	×
Finance, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other	×
Communication, General	×
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Education, General	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Junior High/middle School Special Education Programs	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-dentistry Studies	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Pre-optometry Studies	×
Pre-pharmacy Studies	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Outdoor Education	×
Sports Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Public Policy Analysis, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Music, General	×
Musical Theatre	×
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,384

Applied

867

Accepted

755

Enrolled

Female Admissions

813

Females Applied

521

Females Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

556

Males Applied

341

Males Accepted

61%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.47

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	520	460	590
SAT Math	510	430	590
ACT Composite	21	17	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

30,800

Private

Fees

1,505

Full-time student fees

11,000

Room & board

5,500

Room only

Financial Aid

29,798

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,794

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

22,093

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,484

Avg. Loan Aid

18,049

Avg. Grant Aid

26,798

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73.24%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

23%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

755

Total Undergrad students

8%

International Students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.09%
Black or African American	7.68%
White or Caucasian	69.8%
Asian	1.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.53%
Two or more races	4.5%
Other	2.38%

Gender

Male (44.24%)

Female (55.76%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	88%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Formal, Organizational Fair and Fall Fest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Greek life, religious organizations/Bible study, intramural sports, Student Government Association and Campus Activities Board

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Tennis	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

151

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 57

Part-time - 94

Male - 77

Female - 74