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Young Harris College

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world rank  6501

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Overview

Young Harris College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Young Harris, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1886, Young Harris College (YHC) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. YHC provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 140-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 70-79%. This places it among a moderately selective. International students are welcome to apply. YHC also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Young Harris College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Young Harris College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Young Harris College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Young Harris College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym YHC
Founded 1886
Motto Hic iuventus incenditur
Here Youth is Inspired
Colours Purple and white
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Location

Address 1 College Street
Young Harris
30582 Georgia
United States
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Young Harris College Phone Number (706) 379 3111
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Young Harris College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1938


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Young Harris College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Young Harris College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Young Harris College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Young Harris College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Young Harris College's academic range and degree level offering.



Young Harris College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

Young Harris College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Young Harris College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Young Harris College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Young Harris College.



Young Harris College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students		 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Young Harris College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Young Harris College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Young Harris College Admission Info


Young Harris College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Young Harris College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Young Harris College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Young Harris College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Young Harris College's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Young Harris College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Young Harris College's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Young Harris College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Young Harris College Size and Profile


Young Harris College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Young Harris College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Young Harris College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Young Harris College's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Young Harris College's Control Type Control Type

Young Harris College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Young Harris College's Entity Type Entity Type

Young Harris College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Young Harris College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Young Harris College's main campus is located in a rural setting, meaning it is situated in a countryside or less densely populated area, away from major cities.


Young Harris College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Young Harris College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Young Harris College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Young Harris College is Christian-Methodist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Methodist. United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org



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Facilities and Services

Young Harris College Facilities


Young Harris College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Young Harris College's Library
Young Harris College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 40,124 physical volumes, 5,726 physical media, 43,325 digital/electronic mediaThe library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Young Harris College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Young Harris College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Young Harris College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,080 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Young Harris College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Young Harris College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

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Young Harris College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Young Harris College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Young Harris College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Young Harris College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Young Harris College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Young Harris College Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Young Harris College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Young Harris College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Young Harris College public or private?

Young Harris College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Young Harris College profit or non-profit?

Young Harris College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Young Harris College in terms of enrollment?

Young Harris College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Young Harris College in terms of academic staff?

Young Harris College's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Young Harris College a coeducational institution?

Young Harris College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Young Harris College use?

Young Harris College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Young Harris College affiliated with?

Christian-Methodist. United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org

Does Young Harris College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Young Harris College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Young Harris College's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Young Harris College YHC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro). International students: 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Young Harris College YHC located?

Young Harris College is located in Young Harris, Georgia, United States. Address: 1 College Street.

Is Young Harris College YHC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Young Harris College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1938).

Does Young Harris College offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Young Harris College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Young Harris College have a university library?

Yes Young Harris College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 40,124 physical volumes, 5,726 physical media, 43,325 digital/electronic mediaThe library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Young Harris College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Young Harris College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Young Harris College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,080 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Young Harris College have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Young Harris College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Young Harris College offer career services?

Yes

Does Young Harris College offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Young Harris College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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