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Young Harris College

Young Harris, GA·Private nonprofit·810 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.

64%
Accept
810
Students
$11,008
Net Price
46%
Grad Rate
$41,300
Earnings
10 yr
$12,000
Debt

About This School

Young Harris College is a private nonprofit institution located in Young Harris, Georgia with approximately 810 undergraduate students enrolled. Young Harris College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The average net price after financial aid is $11,008 per year. The graduation rate is 46%, and the typical graduate earns $41,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Young Harris College is a private Methodist-affiliated liberal arts college in Young Harris, Georgia, United States.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $11,008 average net price and relatively low $12,000 median debt are genuinely appealing, but a 46% graduation rate means fewer than half of entering students finish — a red flag worth asking admissions about directly. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit, faith-affiliated liberal arts experience in a small mountain-town setting and have a clear plan for staying enrolled, but look carefully at what's driving that attrition before committing.

Founded
1886
Setting
Remote rural

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing26%
Visual & Performing Arts14%
Psychology13%
Biological Sciences8%
English8%
Education6%
Communications4%
Physical Sciences2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Oliver HardyAmanda BearseTrisha YearwoodZell MillerRonnie MilsapBuddy CarterCharlie Blackmon

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$32,305
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,305
Avg Net Price
$11,008
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants21%
Median debt at graduation$12,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
46%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
67%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White66%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (810 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Young Harris College

1 College Street

Young Harris, GA 30582

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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