Young Harris College

1 College Street, Young Harris, GA 30582

Website: Young Harris College

Young Harris College School Description

The purpose of Young Harris College is to provide the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in liberal arts for students who value and are attracted to an institution with high academic standards and superior teaching. The college offers an environment in a beautiful mountain setting conducive to the development of the Christian faith and character, opportunities for personal and intellectual growth, and responsible citizenship. The institution also provides, for both its students and the general public, programs, services, and facilities that accommodate diverse educational, recreational, and cultural interests.

Young Harris College was established in 1886 by a circuit riding Methodist minister named Artemas Lester. He believed in the Wesleyan tradition of a trained mind and a warm heart, a sentiment that we still believe in today. The faculty, staff and administration are interested in your success both as a student and as a person. The philosophy behind a liberal arts education is to educate the whole person, intellectually, socially, culturally and spiritually. We challenge students to do more than just process information. We ask them to think in terms of how their contributions to society can help to make a better world.

For more than 122 years Young Harris College has been in the business of educating students who have gone on to become leaders across the United States and the world. Our student body includes students from all 50 states and many foreign countries. Our graduates have become bishops, statesmen, governors, entertainers and congressmen. We look forward to many more of our graduates becoming leaders of the future.

Located in the northeast corner of Georgia and bordered by the Nantahala and Chattahoochee National Forests, the YHC campus is more than prime real estate. Here you are not lost in the crowd; your talents and abilities are noticed. Students participate in activities that take advantage of our geographic location, such as camping, hiking, rock climbing, and kayaking, as well as traditional college pursuits such as fraternity and sorority involvement, political clubs, religious life, fine arts, athletics, volunteering, and special interest groups.

We believe in educating the whole student - mind, body, and spirit. As as result, YHC graduates are well equipped to handle all aspects of life. Our faculty strive to keep students excited and engaged both inside and outside the classroom. Students are encouraged to get involved on campus and take advantage of all the college has to offer.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Rural Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
United Methodist
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 15,636
Students Receiving Aid:
99%
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Young Harris College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Women 56%
Men 44%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 94%
Other 2%
Hispanic 2%
African-American 2%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 85%
Out-of-State 15%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Georgia 85%
North Carolina 4%
Tennessee 0%
Pennsylvania 0%
South Carolina 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Young Harris College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 15,636    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,815 26%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,555 91%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 5,734 88%  
Student Loans:
$ 7,044 50%  
Any Aid:
  99%  

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