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Young Harris College

YHC Young Harris

Young Harris, Georgia 30582

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Young Harris College is a private institution in Young Harris with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 810 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,195 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,008.

Established
1886
Motto
Hic iuventus incenditur
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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64%Acceptance
SAT Avg
810Students
11:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$47,195Earnings 10yr
$11,008Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Young Harris College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

64.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,305
Room & Board$13,000
Books & Supplies$0
Total Cost of Attendance$45,389
Average Net Price$11,008
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,154
$30–48K$7,888
$48–75K$9,309
$75–110K$13,219
$110K+$12,588

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,008

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

67.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (29)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
810
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Black 9%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.7%
Freshman Retention66.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,389
8 Years$39,786
10 Years$47,195

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,500
Men
$42,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#186
Washington Monthly
#190

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Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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