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 And Business/management
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
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
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
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
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

1,485

Applied

950

Accepted

1,496

Enrolled

Female Admissions

889

Females Applied

551

Females Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

596

Males Applied

399

Males Accepted

67%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.15

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	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
SAT Math	510
ACT Composite	21	18	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

30,800

Private

Fees

1,500

Full-time student fees

11,300

Room & board

5,500

Room only

Financial Aid

28,359

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,326

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

27,216

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,739

Avg. Loan Aid

18,135

Avg. Grant Aid

24,984

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

78.63%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,496

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

12%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.26%
Black or African American	8.24%
White or Caucasian	67.86%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.72%
Asian	0.72%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.48%
Two or more races	2.27%
Other	7.05%

Gender

Male (38.64%)

Female (61.36%)

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	87%

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