Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitRuralGreek life
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
Campus Visits
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64%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
810Students
11:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$47,195Earnings 10yr
$11,008Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate64.0%
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
6700.0%
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 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
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Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
92Average
Estimated from GA state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Atlantapop. 500K
87 mi(151 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
171 mi(296 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
186 mi(322 min)