Young Harris College

Young Harris, GA · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Remote rural

63%Acceptance rate
$22,034Average net price / year
42%Graduation rate
$47,195Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$27,000Median debt at graduation
755Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$32,305
Total cost of attendance
$48,301
Room & board
$11,000
Average net price
$22,034

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$19,721
$30–48k
$17,986
$48–75k
$20,095
$75–110k
$22,992
$110k+
$25,053

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
62.6%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
42%
First-year retention
65%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$36,389
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$47,195
Median debt (graduates)
$27,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
20%
Students with federal loans
33%

Programs: what graduates earn

3 of 30 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Biology, General13$49,532$23,000
Psychology, General21$40,907$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations27$42,494$23,250

Students

Undergraduates
755
Graduate students
23
Part-time
1%
Women / men
56% / 44%
White
66%
Hispanic
5%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
International
8%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Avg faculty salary
$56,718 / year
Full-time faculty
37%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.yhc.edu
Also known as
YHC Young Harris

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
  • Education – 12% of degrees
  • English – 3% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 8% of degrees
  • Mathematics & Statistics – 3% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 11% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Young Harris College?

62.6% of applicants were admitted.

How much does Young Harris College cost?

The average net price after grants is $22,034 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $32,305 and the full cost of attendance is $48,301.

How much do Young Harris College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $47,195 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

42% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.