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Get to know Young Harris College

The College’s 485-acre campus is nestled in the North Georgia Mountains. We’re situated between three national forests, a scenic two-hour drive from Atlanta, Georgia, Asheville, North Carolina, and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding, or a cultural immersion in the area’s art galleries, cinemas, and theatres—you’ll find it all in Young Harris.

1,511

Fall 2022 enrollment

13

Typical class size

11:1

Student-faculty ratio

100%

of students receive scholarships

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Life at Young Harris College

Here, your loved one will make new friends, broaden their horizons, boost their résumé and have fun doing it! Students can meet others with similar interests in more than 40 campus organizations and counting. They can stay active by getting involved in club sports, like the fly fishing team, perform on stage, or hone their writing skills with student publications.

Our tight-knit community pushes your student to do more than they ever imagined.

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Paying for college

Young Harris College is affordable and worth the investment. Over 90% of our student receive some type of financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans. Working together with your family, we will find a way to make it a reality for you.

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Rewarding careers

Career development is an evolving process with many steps that range from choosing a major to finding full-time employment. As a parent or family member, your encouragement and guidance can help your student stay on track. No matter where your student stands in the process, we have the resources to help.

Next steps for families

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Family Weekend

Save the date! Sept. 28-29 here at Young Harris College in the Enchanted Valley!

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Discover the vibrant YHC community and our beautiful campus firsthand.

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Young Harris College is a close-knit community, and that includes you, too. Contact us with questions, or just say hello!