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Young Harris College was founded in 1886 by Artemas Lester, a Methodist minister, to serve the community in the Appalachian Mountains. This private liberal arts college is located in Young Harris, northeast Georgia. The college was formerly known as McTyeire Institute after the village. A Georgia judge named Young L.G. Harris was the school’s benefactor who helped it financially during its nascent years. In 1895 the school was named Young Harris College after him.
Young Harris has four academic divisions.
The former Georgia governor and U.S. Senator, Zell Miller; country music singer, Trisha Yearwood; Major League basketball player, Nick Markakis; and poet and writer, Byron Herbert Reese are some of the famous alumni of the college. The sports teams of Young Harris are called the Mountains Lions.
The campus of Young Harris College is in Young Harris, GA, 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 560.
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 2007-2008, Young Harris College had 639 students enrolled (607 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.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The purpose of Young Harris College is to provide the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in liberal arts for students who value and are attracted to an institution with high academic standards and superior teaching. The college offers an environment in a beautiful mountain setting conducive to the development of the Christian faith and character, opportunities for personal and intellectual growth, and responsible citizenship. The institution also provides, for both its students and the general public, programs, services, and facilities that accommodate diverse educational, recreational, and cultural interests."
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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 125 | liberal arts and humanities |
Number of programs and degrees for Young Harris College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 125 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Young Harris College had a total enrollment of 639 students (607 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 78% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 74% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 1% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 90% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
Young Harris College offers campus housing for 530 of its 607 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Young Harris, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,527 | 918 | 60% | 405 | 44% |
| Men | 700 | 419 | 60% | 192 | 46% |
| Women | 827 | 499 | 60% | 213 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
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 | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,630 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,630 |
| Room and board | $ 5,878 |
| Room charge | $ 2,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,378 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,750 |
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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $61,004 | 13 | $57,682 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $47,163 | 5 | $47,268 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $58,022 | 19 | $53,327 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31 | 33 | 64 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 33 | 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 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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