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About Young Harris College
Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. Approximately 1,500 students are enrolled in its residential and dual enrollment programs. The College is an active member of NCAA Division II and continues to be a formidable competitor in the Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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Biology
Psychology
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Fee Structure
Semester Tuition Fee
Annual Tuition Fee
Annual accommodation, meal plan, insurance and incidental cost
$15400
$30800
$11300
Why Young Harris College ?
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Young Harris College prepares you to make positive changes in the world around you through innovative programs, undergraduate research, capstone projects and dedicated faculty.
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Whether it’s your closest friend, teammate or professor, the relationships you make at Young Harris College will become the foundation for and provide the life-long connections needed to reach your goals, live your dreams.
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Young Harris College provides unending opportunities to experience life and prepare for the real world through stellar academics, athletics, performing arts, outdoor adventures and community engagement.
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Young Harris College takes your educational investment seriously by mentoring, coaching and advising you; honing life skills employers want and employees need to make an immediate impact in the workplace and in their communities.
President, Young Harris College
Dr. Drew Van Horn
Dr. Van Horn brought more than 30 years of experience in higher education to YHC, including nine years as president of Brevard College in North Carolina.
During his tenure at Brevard, he increased first-year student enrollment by 50 percent, improved student retention by 40 percent, led the college’s first capital campaign that raised $19 million, and created three new academic programs. He also initiated the college’s transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II athletics, securing membership in the South Atlantic Conference.
Prior to his tenure at YHC, he served as interim vice president of university advancement at Iowa Wesleyan University in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, where he was responsible for developing a comprehensive capital campaign while managing development operations including alumni, church, family, and public relations. He also served as vice president of institutional advancement at Lenior-Rhyne University in Hickory, N.C. He oversaw the university’s highly successful comprehensive campaign “University Rising” that raised more than $65 million, surpassing its goal by $1.5 million.
From The Desk Of President
Young Harris College, located in the heart of the Enchanted Valley in North Georgia, offers students the opportunity for an incredible learning experience, adhering to the Wesleyan tradition that seeks to develop both a trained mind and a warm heart. Rooted in tradition yet forward-thinking, Young Harris College is renowned for its professional and liberal arts education, promoting intellectual curiosity and a holistic development of its students. Merging the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains with rigorous education, YHC offers a comprehensive blend of classroom, residential, and extracurricular experiences, ensuring well-rounded growth.
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~ Dr. Drew Van Horn
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PRISM
My experience at Young Harris College helped kickstart my career and marriage, and I love cheering on the Mountain Lions in the Enchanted Valley. I began my career in politics in 1994 in Pooler as a member of the City Council, and I became mayor in 1996. I then moved on to the Georgia House of Representatives before being elected to the U.S. Congress as Representative of Georgia’s First District in 2014.
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter
