The campus of Young Harris College is in Young Harris, Georgia, which is a quiet rural area. Its United Methodist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Young Harris College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
Young Harris College has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Admission at Young Harris College is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 570.
Young Harris College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Young Harris College had 532 students enrolled (518 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Young Harris College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Young Harris College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Young Harris College
1 College Street
Young Harris, GA 30582
General Phone: (706) 379-3111
http://www.yhc.edu
Young Harris College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 109 | liberal arts and humanities |
Number of programs and degrees for Young Harris College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 109 | 1 |
In 2005, Young Harris College had a total enrollment of 532 students (518 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 70% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 2% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 92% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Young Harris College offers campus housing for 530 of its 518 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Young Harris, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,585 | 970 | 61% | 289 | 30% |
| Men | 670 | 438 | 65% | 128 | 29% |
| Women | 915 | 532 | 58% | 161 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 565 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,800 |
| Room and board | $ 4,572 |
| Room charge | $ 1,870 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,702 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,650 |
Financial Aid:
Young Harris College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 160400)
Young Harris College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 21 | $51,637 | 14 | $46,319 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $51,637 | 14 | $46,319 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35 | 32 | 67 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 32 | 44 |
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Young Harris College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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