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Young Harris College, founded in 1886, is a private, liberal arts institution in the mountains of Northeast Georgia. The rural campus is located two hours from Atlanta, Asheville, Chattanooga, and Greenville.

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Private
studentType
Coed
755
Undergraduates
334
Men - 44.2%
422
Women - 55.8%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
63% of 1,384 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.47
SAT Math
510 average
430-590 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
520 average
460-590 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
21 average
17-24 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$49,152
Tuition and Fees
$32,305
Room and Board
$11,000
Average Percent of Need Met
73%
Average Freshman Award
$26,794
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$30,132
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
57
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
30%
10-19
44%
20-29
21%
30-39
5%
40-49
0%
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Young Harris Population
1,087
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
88% of all students
Mascot
Mountain lion
Sororities
15% of women participate
Fraternities
13% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
Asian
1.4%
Black/African-American
8.3%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.9%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.6%
White
75.6%
Unknown
2.6%
International Students
7.7% from 26 countries
First-Year Students Returning
64.1%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
36.2%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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