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Young Harris College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range930 to 1200
ACT Range17 to 24
Average GPA3.47
Acceptance Rate62.6%

Young Harris may be approachable for admission, but the 42% six-year graduation rate makes fit and academic readiness worth taking seriously. If you choose to submit scores, aim toward a 1200 SAT or 24 ACT to place yourself near the top of the middle range.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Young Harris College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Young Harris College enrolls about 755 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Young Harris has a 64% freshman retention rate and a 42% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Location

Young Harris, GA

Undergrad Enrollment755
Freshman Retention64%
SettingSmall town
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1
Graduation Rate42%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Young Harris College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Young Harris, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for superscore-focused retakes, and confirm the current application timeline before relying on a late fall score.

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What you'll actually pay

Young Harris is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $32,300, with 67% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $18,430. Submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

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Tuition and Fees$32,300
Room and Board$11,300
Average Merit Award$18,430
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid67%
Average Aid Package$26,794
Average Debt at Grad$30,132

Young Harris College’s listed cost of attendance is about $43,600, including tuition, fees, room, and board. Financial aid can significantly reduce that price, with 67% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $26,794. Merit awards are also meaningful, averaging $18,430 for recipients. Graduates leave with an average debt of $30,132.

Student life at Young Harris College

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Pep band
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Yearbook
Student government
Campus ministries
Housing

88% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Coed
Men only
Women only
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 17% of men join fraternities, and 18% of women join sororities.

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