Young Harris College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Young Harris, GA that costs an average of $12,549 a year after financial aid, admits 63% of applicants and graduates 38% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,549
Acceptance rate
63%
Graduation rate
38%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$50,776

Private nonprofitRural (remote)755 undergraduates

Cost of Young Harris College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$46,819
Tuition and fees, in-state$33,950
Housing and food (on campus)$11,800
Books and supplies$0
Average net price after aid$12,549

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,662
$30,001–48,000$9,183
$48,001–75,000$9,046
$75,001–110,000$14,786
$110,001+$14,417

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Young Harris College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate63%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate38%
First-year retention65%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,988
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$50,776
Rank in Georgia (earnings)30th of 54 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$27,000
Typical monthly loan payment$307 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants19%
Students with federal loans28%

Majors and programs at Young Harris College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (30)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations60$44,720$23,250
Psychology32$26,838$25,375
Accounting and Related Services8——
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management———
Biology36—$26,556
Chemistry5——
Communication and Media Studies16——
Data Analytics———
Design and Applied Arts8——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft23—$27,000
Economics2——
Education———
English Language and Literature12——
Finance and Financial Management Services8——
Fine and Studio Arts5——
History15——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods4——
Marketing11——
Mathematics7——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies4——
Music4——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research4——
Outdoor Education7——
Public Policy Analysis8——
Religion/Religious Studies———
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies7——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness18——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods19——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Master's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods29$56,438—

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About Young Harris College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationYoung Harris, GA
SettingRural (remote)
Undergraduates755
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteyhc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Young Harris College's acceptance rate?

Young Harris College admits 63% of applicants.

How much does Young Harris College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $46,819 a year (tuition and fees: $33,950). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,549 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,662.

How much do Young Harris College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $50,776 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 30th of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($44,720 a year after graduation).

What is Young Harris College's graduation rate?

38% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 65% of first-year students return for a second year.