YHC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 62.64%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $32,305
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at YHC:
- Total Enrollment: 1,457, including 420 online students
- 1,451 Undergraduate, 6 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.8% men, 58.2% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 42%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 65%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 34 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 1 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
YHC Overview
Young Harris College (YHC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Young Harris, GA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The YHC's tuition & fees is $32,305 for the academic year 2024-2025. 58% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $27,811.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,457 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
YHC's acceptance rate is 62.64% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.37%.
YHC ranked 166th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 24th in Georgia Colleges rankings. Young Harris College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Young Harris College is $32,305. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,000.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $32,305 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,000.
| Undergraduate | $32,305 |
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| Graduate | $12,000 |
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| Undergraduate | $32,305 |
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| Graduate | $12,000 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Young Harris College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at YHC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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