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About Young Harris College

small liberal arts collegearts and sciences focussmall class sizespre med programs

Young Harris College is a private liberal arts college in Young Harris, GA, known for its arts and sciences focus, small class sizes, and pre med programs. With an acceptance rate of 77%, Young Harris is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 279 students each year. Young Harris is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1000–1240, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Young Harris offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $26,741 per year; the sticker price of $45,467 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Young Harris College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

77%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1120
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1000 – 1240 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Young Harris College

Demonstrated Interest
Young Harris tracks demonstrated interest, so visit the small mountain campus in person or schedule a virtual meeting with admissions since your engagement can genuinely move the needle in their review process.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Young Harris College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$45k/yr$19.7k
30k-48k~$45k/yr$18.0k
48k-75k~$45k/yr$20.1k
75k-110k~$45k/yr$23.0k
110k+~$45k/yr$25.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

46%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$36k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,021
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

66%White
8%Unknown / Unreported
8%International
7%Black / African American
5%Hispanic
4%Two or More Races
1%Asian
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender44% Men · 56% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status92% Citizens and Immigrants · 8% International
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