YHC Description
A small, private Methodist college situated in the lovely mountains of Young Harris, Georgia, Young Harris College offers comprehensive undergraduate academics in a tight-knit community that values intellectual pursuits, art and spirituality.
Students at Young Harris College may earn a bachelor’s degree through one of the school’s distinctive divisions. Among them are the divisions of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Math and Science.
Students at Young Harris are also very involved in their campus, whether they’re performing in a play, attending a campus concert or visiting the school planetarium or art gallery. Students may also work at the student newspaper, get involved in political, cultural or special interest clubs, and engage in community service.
Spirituality is a major part of the Young Harris College experience. In addition to the spiritual and moral questions raised in classroom discussions, students participate in one of the available campus fellowship and ministry groups.
Students seeking admission will need to fill out an application online and submit SAT scores and transcripts.
Young Harris awards merit scholarships to help eligible students to cover tuition. Need-based financial aid is also awarded to those who qualify.
Quick Facts about Young Harris College
Location
Southeast
Setting
Rural Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
United Methodist
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Mountain Lions
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Highly Selective
In-State Tuition
$20,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,280
Retention Rate
68%
Enrollment
700
Year Established
1886
YHC Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 700
- Freshman Class
- 382
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 700
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 100%
- Graduate
- 0%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 83%
- Part-Time
- 17%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 55%
- Men
- 45%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 2%
- Caucasian
- 89%
- Latino
- 3%
- Other
- 6%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
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