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Young Harris College

Young Harris College is a private nonprofit college in a remote rural area with 1,403 students and a 63% acceptance rate.

Young Harris, Georgia · Private nonprofit · Rural, remote · 1,403 students

NCAA Division II · Conference Carolinas

Admission rate

63%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$22,034

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

42%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

67%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$47,195

10 years after entry

Students

1,403

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$19,721
$30,001–48,000$17,986
$48,001–75,000$20,095
$75,001–110,000$22,992
Over $110,000$25,053

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management28
Biology/Biological Sciences22
Elementary Education and Teaching11
Psychology11
Sports Studies10
Communication10
History7
Mathematics5
Show the other 20 majors
Musical Theatre4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts4
Graphic Design4
Public Policy Analysis4
Business Statistics4
Outdoor Education4
English Language and Literature4
Music Teacher Education4
Marketing/Marketing Management3
Finance3
Art/Art Studies3
Accounting2
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology2
Chemistry2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies2
Creative Writing2
Environmental Science2
Spanish Language and Literature1
Economics1
Accounting and Finance1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Rural, remote

Federal locale classification

More about the place

Nearest airport

McGhee Tyson (TYS)

Nearest hub airport

Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.3 of 20

Elevation

1,911 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

25°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

3.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

8 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$910 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, rural campus, NCAA Division II, similar size