Young Harris College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition
$28,912
1.05% growth from 2020
2021 Average Net Price
$19,035
After Financial Aid
2019 Student Loan
2.17%
Default Rate
2021 Acceptance Rate
74.8%
1,850 Applicants
2021 Enrolled Students
1,407
65.4% Full-Time
2021 Graduation Rate
40.5%
140 Graduates

About

Young Harris College is a higher education institution located in Towns County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Young Harris College were General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees awarded), General Psychology (22 degrees), and General Finance (12 degrees).

In 2021, 208 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Young Harris College. 53.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (147 degrees), 7.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Young Harris College is $28,912, which is $407 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Young Harris College is $28,912, which is $407 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,035.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending Young Harris College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,912
2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Young Harris College was $28,912. The cost of tuition at Young Harris College is $407 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Average Net Price

$19,035
2021 Value
8.06%
1 Year Growth

In 2021 Young Harris College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,035. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Young Harris College grew by 8.06%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,178
Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Young Harris College was of $8,178 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.656% between 2020 and 2021.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

100%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
41%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Young Harris College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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2.17%
2019 Default Rate
7
Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Young Harris College was 2.17%, which represents 7 out of the 323 total borrowers.

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predictive-analysisAdmissions

Young Harris College received 1,850 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 16.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,850 applicants, 1,383 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,407 students enrolled at Young Harris College in 2021. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Young Harris College has an overall enrollment yield of 22%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.8%
Acceptance Rate in 2021
1,383
Accepted Out of 1,850

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Young Harris College was 74.8% (1,383 admissions from 1,850 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 65%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 16.5%, while admissions declined by −4.02%..

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SAT Scores

31%
Submission Percentage (2020)
104
Scores Submitted (2020)

31% of enrolled first-time students at Young Harris College in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Young Harris College had a total enrollment of 1,407 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Young Harris College is 920 students and the part-time enrollment is 487. This means that 65.4% of students enrolled at Young Harris College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Young Harris College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.4% White, 6.4% Black or African American, 5.33% Hispanic or Latino, 2.56% Two or More Races, 0.782% Asian, 0.711% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.142% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Young Harris College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.9%), followed by White Male (27.2%) and Black or African American Male (4.77%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.1%), followed by White Male (16.7%) and Asian Male (5.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.4%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Young Harris College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,407 students. The full-time enrollment at Young Harris College is 920 and the part-time enrollment is 487. This means that 65.4% of students enrolled at Young Harris College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

57%
2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Young Harris College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Young Harris College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    963 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    90 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    75 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Young Harris College is 68.4% White, 6.4% Black or African American, 5.33% Hispanic or Latino, 2.56% Two or More Races, 0.782% Asian, 0.711% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.142% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 145 students (10.3%) did not report their race.

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In 2021, 14 more women than men received degrees from Young Harris College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Young Harris College is white (147 degrees awarded). There were 7.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Young Harris College is General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (22 degrees) and General Finance (12 degrees).

In 2021,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Young Harris College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (12 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Young Harris College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,741,106 people), Secondary school teachers (488,705 people), Education administrators (289,330 people), Other managers (223,416 people), and Postsecondary teachers (188,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Young Harris College in 2021 are History (12 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (18 degrees), and EDUCATION. (38 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Young Harris College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Young Harris College are History (12 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (18 degrees), and EDUCATION. (38 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Young Harris College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,964,511 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (416,956 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (219,848 people), Computer Systems Design (147,967 people), and Construction (132,354 people).

The most specialized majors at Young Harris College are History (12 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (18 degrees), and EDUCATION. (38 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Young Harris College.
Most Common (2021)
  1. 29 degree-majors awarded
  2. 22 degree-majors awarded
  3. 12 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Young Harris College was General Business Administration & Management with 29 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

97
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2021
111
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2021

In 2021, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Young Harris College, which is 0.874 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (111).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Young Harris College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.22 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Young Harris College in General Psychology, which is 1.75 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

30%
100% Completion Time
42%
150% Completion Time

In 2021, 30% of students graduating from Young Harris College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Two or More Races Male
Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Young Harris College is Male and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.14% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    147 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    19 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Young Harris College is white (147 degrees awarded). There were 7.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

3.37% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
  1. White Female
    85 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    62 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Young Harris College is white female (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (62 degrees).

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briefcaseOperations

Young Harris College has an endowment valued at nearly $136M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 30.6M (22.5%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Young Harris College had a total salary expenditure of 29.2M. Young Harris College employs 22 Assistant professors, 17 Associate professors and 10 Instructors. Most academics at Young Harris College are Male Associate professor (15), Female Assistant professor (12), and Male Assistant professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Young Harris College are: Management, with 22 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 22 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees.

Endowment

$136M
2021 Endowment
22%
growth from 2020

Young Harris College has an endowment valued at about $136M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Young Harris College grew 22% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $83.7M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$10.3M
2021 Salaries
4.04%
decline from 2020

In 2021, Young Harris College paid a median of $10.3M in salaries, which represents 35.4% of their overall expenditure ($29.2M) and a 4.04% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$3.29M
Instructional Salaries
59
Number of Employees

In 2021, Young Harris College paid a total of $3.29M to 59 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
22 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
22 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Young Harris College were Assistant professor with 22 employees, Associate professor with 17 employees, and Instructor with 10 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Young Harris College were Management with 22 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Male Associate professor
  2. Female Assistant professor
  3. Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Young Harris College was Male Associate professor with 15 employees, Female Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Young Harris College.

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