Young Harris College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,080
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Young Harris, Georgia, Young Harris College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Young Harris College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Young Harris College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Young Harris College is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Young Harris College is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Young Harris College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,962

Cost of attendance at Young Harris College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,962

Cost of attendance at Young Harris College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Young Harris College received on average $25,669 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,669

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	160	48%	$4,917	$786,742
Other Federal Grant	161	48%	$5,062	$814,996
State Grant/Scholarships	279	84%	$3,731	$1,041,084
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	334	100%	$20,112	$6,717,463
Total Grant & Scholarships	334	100%	$25,669	$8,573,543

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Young Harris College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Young Harris College students is 40.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.4%.

40.5%

African American 40.0% 12 students
white 39.5% 104 students
unknown 33.3% 3 students
hispanic 46.7% 7 students
International Students 57.1% 8 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Peach Belt Conference
Basketball Peach Belt Conference
Track and Cross Country Peach Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Young Harris College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Young Harris College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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