Young Harris College

Young Harris College Overview

Young Harris College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Young Harris, Georgia. YHC was founded in 1886 and enrolls 1,396 undergrads and no graduate students. YHC provides housing for up to 889 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

Student Activities at YHC

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of YHC's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? YHC students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? YHC has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? YHC has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at YHC on the Student Life page.

2022 YHC Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	64%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.2
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	66%
Tuition	$29,700
Percent of Need Met	78.62%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$26,780

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Is YHC a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better idea of what YHC offers and if it might be the right college for you.

YHC Acceptance Rate 2022

YHC is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at YHC is 64%. Out of 1,485 applications received in 2022, 950 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at YHC

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at YHC, around 76% are still enrolled the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for YHC Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with YHC directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

YHC's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

YHC's endowment was valued at $93.7 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $8,823 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at YHC

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

YHC meets 78.62% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $26,780 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $27,123 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at YHC.

Based on this information, does YHC seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is YHC a good school for you?

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Where is Young Harris College Located?

YHC is located in the small town setting of Young Harris, Georgia.

If you want to see YHC for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 76 to Young Harris, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what YHC and Young Harris are like without leaving home.

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