Young Harris College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5766 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1588 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1502 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 43 of 1 | In Young Harris |
| # 5578 of 6,257 | For Art & Design |
| Top 1-3 | For 1 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
63%
Average SAT
1,045
Average ACT
21
Avg. cost to attend
$21,969 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,451
Graduates
6
Male:Female Ratio
41:59
Religion
United Methodist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Young Harris College has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 63% | 63% |
| Applicants | 1,384 | 556 | 813 |
| Admissions | 867 | 341 | 521 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 220 | 104 | 116 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 65% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 5% |
| â– Asian | 1% |
| â– Hispanic | 5% |
| â– Black or African American | 5% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
| â– Unknown | 13% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Young Harris College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Young Harris College majors
Young Harris College has granted 160 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, and 16 master's across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Young Harris College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 16 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | - |
| Psychology, General | 11 | - |
| Communication, General | 10 | - |
| Sports Studies | 10 | - |
| History, General | 7 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | - |
| Business Statistics | 4 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | - |
| Graphic Design | 4 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | - |
| Musical Theatre | 4 | - |
| Outdoor Education | 4 | - |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 4 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | - |
| Finance, General | 3 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | - |
| Accounting | 2 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | - |
| Creative Writing | 2 | - |
| Environmental Science | 2 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | - |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | - |
| Accounting and Finance | 1 | - |
| Economics, General | 1 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 160 | 16 |
Publications & Citations
Young Harris College has published 215 scientific papers with 2,523 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Biology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
171
/ 1,384
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
113
/ 1,156
|
| Law |
106
/ 1,154
|
| Philosophy |
103
/ 623
|
| Sociology |
94
/ 1,133
|
| Environmental Science |
83
/ 970
|
| Psychology |
82
/ 1,900
|
| Computer Science |
76
/ 842
|
| Biology |
71
/ 740
|
| Medicine |
70
/ 1,407
|
| History |
69
/ 206
|
| Physics |
65
/ 424
|
| Art & Design |
64
/ 486
|
| Geography and Cartography |
58
/ 330
|
| Engineering |
57
/ 697
|
| Linguistics |
56
/ 375
|
| Economics |
50
/ 712
|
| Business |
47
/ 1,045
|
| Geology |
45
/ 654
|
| Mathematics |
42
/ 735
|
| Archaeology |
42
/ 182
|
| Social Psychology |
40
/ 1,235
|
| Chemistry |
40
/ 475
|
| Literature |
37
/ 242
|
| Development Studies |
34
/ 678
|
| Ecology |
34
/ 353
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
33
/ 222
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
32
/ 163
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
32
/ 347
|
| Paleontology |
31
/ 277
|
| Education |
29
/ 668
|
| Aesthetics |
25
/ 93
|
| Statistics |
25
/ 305
|
| Psychiatry |
24
/ 429
|
| Health Science |
23
/ 503
|
| Mathematics Education |
21
/ 525
|
| Nursing |
21
/ 427
|
| Pathology |
19
/ 356
|
| Demography |
18
/ 459
|
| Botany |
18
/ 261
|
Annual publication & citation counts
14 Notable alumni
1. Cathy Cox
1958-. (aged 68)
politician
Lera Catharine "Cathy" Cox is an American academic administrator and former lawyer, politician, and journalist. She is president of Georgia College & State University. Cox, a member of the Democratic Party, previously served as Secretary of State of Georgia, a candidate for Governor of Georgia in 2006, dean of Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, and as...
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2. Jack Thomas Brinkley
1930-2019 (aged 89)
military officer
lawyer
politician
Jack Thomas Brinkley was an American politician, educator and lawyer. He served as a Democratic member for the 3rd district of Georgia of the United States House of Representatives.
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3. Callix Crabbe
1983-. (aged 43)
baseball player
Callix Sadeaq Crabbe is a Virgin Islands American former professional baseball second baseman and current coach in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres. He was the assistant hitting coach for the Texas Rangers from 2019 through 2021.
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4. David Ralston
1954-2022 (aged 68)
politician
David Ralston was an American attorney and a Republican politician who was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2003 until his death. From 2010 onwards, he was also its 73rd Speaker of the House. Ralston was the longest-serving Republican Speaker in state history and the longest-serving Speaker of the Georgia General Assembly since Tom Murphy.
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
YHCYoung Harris
Founded
1886
Motto
Hic iuventus incenditurHere Youth is Inspired
Colors
purple, white
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
181
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
1 College Street Young Harris, Georgia, 30582 United States
City Population
1,000
Phone
8002413754
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