- Acceptance rate: 63% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $20,509 a year (2022–23)
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Young Harris College reported an acceptance rate of 63% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Young Harris College reviews each application.
Young Harris College GPA requirements
Young Harris College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Young Harris College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Young Harris College acceptance rate
Young Harris College admitted 867 of 1,384 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 63%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Young Harris College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Young Harris, Georgia, with 1,451 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Young Harris College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Young Harris College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Young Harris College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,509 a year at Young Harris College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Young Harris College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Young Harris College admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Young Harris College?
A lot: Young Harris College requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Young Harris College look for?
Young Harris College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is it easy to get into Young Harris College?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Young Harris College admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Young Harris College?
Young Harris College's acceptance rate was 63% for fall 2024: it admitted 867 of 1,384 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Young Harris College test optional?
No, it's test blind: Young Harris College doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Young Harris College ask for a personal statement?
No. Young Harris College doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Young Harris College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,509 a year at Young Harris College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Young Harris College?
Yes. Young Harris College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Young Harris College look at legacy status?
No. Young Harris College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Young Harris College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Young Harris CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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