Young Harris College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5936 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1673 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1587 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #44 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #5416 of 5,870 | For Linguistics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 1,496
- Graduates
- 15
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.yhc.edu
Young Harris College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Young Harris College has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 76% | 78% |
| Applicants | 1,990 | 658 | 1,317 |
| Admissions | 1,538 | 501 | 1,028 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 279 | 101 | 175 |
108 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
418 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 970 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 157 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 127 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 98 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 70 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 52 (3%) |
| Asian | 21 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Young Harris College is $18,910 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,000 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,085 |
| $48-75K | $18,524 |
| $75-110K | $21,639 |
| $110K+ | $20,358 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,700 | $12,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,700 | $12,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,700 | $12,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,205 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,205 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,205 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,040 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,706 |
| Room charge | $5,130 |
| Meal charge | $6,576 |
Young Harris College majors
Young Harris College has granted 170 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 15 master's in Secondary Education and Teaching. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Young Harris College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | |
| Psychology, General | 16 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 | |
| Outdoor Education | 11 | |
| Accounting | 7 | |
| Communication, General | 7 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Musical Theatre | 6 | |
| Graphic Design | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| Finance, General | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Sports Studies | 4 | |
| Creative Writing | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Junior High & Middle School Special Education Programs | 1 | |
| Environmental Science | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 170 | 15 |
Young Harris College has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 52% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Young Harris College has published 181 scientific papers with 1,611 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 7 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 9 |
| 2009 | 4 | 9 |
| 2010 | 8 | 19 |
| 2011 | 6 | 30 |
| 2012 | 8 | 52 |
| 2013 | 15 | 56 |
| 2014 | 6 | 92 |
| 2015 | 9 | 84 |
| 2016 | 7 | 90 |
| 2017 | 10 | 113 |
| 2018 | 5 | 103 |
| 2019 | 16 | 96 |
| 2020 | 20 | 116 |
| 2021 | 13 | 155 |
| 2022 | 12 | 176 |
| 2023 | 6 | 183 |
Young Harris College alumni
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Oliver Hardy
- Occupations
- comedianfilm actorfilm screenwriterscreenwriterstunt performer
- Biography
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Oliver Norvell Hardy was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1926 to 1957. He appeared with his comedy partner Stan Laurel in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. He was credited with his first film, Outwitting Dad, in 1914. In most of his silent films before joining producer Hal Roach, he was billed on screen as Babe Hardy.
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Trisha Yearwood
- Occupations
- writertelevision actorsingeractormusician
- Biography
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Patricia Lynn Yearwood is an American country singer. She rose to fame with her 1991 debut single "She's in Love with the Boy," which became a number one hit on the Billboard country singles chart. Its corresponding self-titled debut album would sell over two million copies. Yearwood continued with a series of major country hits during the early to mid-1990s, including "Walkaway Joe" (1992), "The Song Remembers When" (1993), "XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)" (1994), and "Believe Me Baby (I Lied)" (1996).
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Amanda Bearse
- Occupations
- film directortelevision actorfilm actortelevision director
- Biography
-
Amanda Bearse is an American actress, comedian and director. She starred in the 1985 supernatural horror film Fright Night, and later starred as Marcy Rhoades D'Arcy in the Fox sitcom Married... with Children (1987–1997). Bearse later began working as television director, directing over 90 episodes of comedy series.
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Ronnie Milsap
- Occupations
- pianistrecording artistmusiciansinger
- Biography
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Ronnie Lee Milsap is an American country music singer and pianist.
General info
| Alternative names | YHC Young Harris |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1886 |
| Motto | Hic iuventus incenditur Here Youth is Inspired |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 197 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 College Street Young Harris, Georgia, 30582 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 7063793111 |