YHC Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Young Harris College Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Young Harris College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Young Harris College (YHC)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. YHC's acceptance rate is 62.64% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,384 students applied and 867 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into YHC.

To apply to YHC, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Young Harris College.

YHC's acceptance rate is the 10th lowest among 49 Georgia colleges with competitive admission.
YHC's yield rate is 25.37%, which is marginally lower by 1.15 percentage points (approximately 4.4% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70% (average yield: 26.52%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to YHC at colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70%. Moreover, you can check only Georgia colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70%. This comparison helps contextualize YHC's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, YHC's acceptance rate is 62.64% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.37%. 556 men and 813 women applied to YHC and 341 men and 521 women students were accepted.

Among them, 104 men and 116 women were enrolled in YHC. You can explore the YHC's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at YHC
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,384	556	813	0	0
Admitted	867	341	521	0	0
Enrolled	220	104	116	0	0
Acceptance Rate	62.64%	61.33%	64.08%	-	-
Yield	25.37%	30.50%	22.26%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Young Harris College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at YHC. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Young Harris College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

YHC Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to YHC:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.yhc.edu/admissions
Online Application: https://discover.yhc.edu/applynow/inquiryform
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the YHC?

YHC is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 62.64%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to YHC?

YHC does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does YHC require essays or personal statements?

YHC does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for YHC admission?

YHC does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

YHC does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, YHC requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, YHC requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for YHC?

The institutional SAT code for YHC is 5990 and 4-digit ACT code is 0880.