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Chances of getting into Young Harris College

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance Rate
63.5%
Admission Difficulty for Young Harris College
Measure Difficulty
Admission StandardsVery Easy
Applicant CompetitionLow

How hard is it to get into YHC and can I get accepted? The school has a 63% acceptance rate ranking it #31 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 948 out of 1,494 applicants were admitted making YHC a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements.  Academically, it has very easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 68 percent. Young Harris College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 33% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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YHC SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range
930-1130
Applicants Submitting SAT
66%
SAT Scores for Young Harris College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 460
SAT Math 25th 470
SAT Composite 25th 930
SAT Scores for Young Harris College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 580
SAT Math 75th 550
SAT Composite 75th 1130
Average SAT Score 1030

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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Young Harris College?

Young Harris College typically requires applicants to be in the top 73 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 930 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 830. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1030 out of 1600. The school ranks #31 in Georgia for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 66 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Young Harris College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1130 and Above Good >74%
1030 to 1130 Avg + 63%-74%
930 to 1030 Avg - 50%-63%
830 to 930 Reach 37%-50%
Less than 830 Low <37%
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YHC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range
18-23 
Applicants Submitting ACT
50%
ACT Scores for Young Harris College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 17
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for Young Harris College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 22
ACT Composite 75th 23
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into YHC?

Admission data indicates that YHC regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #31 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score. 50 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Young Harris College.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Young Harris College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness Admission Chances
23 and Above Good >76%
20 to 23 Avg + 63%-76%
18 to 20 Avg - 53%-63%
16 to 18 Reach 42%-53%
Less than 16 Low <42%
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YHC GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA
3.28
Typical High School Grades
B

You will need above average high school grades to get into Young Harris College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Young Harris College was 3.28 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #18 in Georgia for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as YHC accepts 63% of students who apply.

 What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted Young Harris College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
3.75+ 16% Good
3.50 to 3.75 22% Good
3.25 to 3.50 18% Avg +
3.00 to 3.25 21% Avg -
2.75 to 3.00 22% Reach
2.50 to 2.75 4% Reach
2.25 to 2.50 N/A% Low
2.00 to 2.25 N/A% Low

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

Applying

Admission Statistics

Young Harris College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 889 596 1,494
Accepted 548 397 948
Acceptance Rate 62% 67% 63%
Enrolled 154 157 312
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 28% 40% 33%

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Young Harris College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Young Harris College Admission Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Young Harris College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Consider

Other Colleges to Consider
Subject Percent of Class
T
Truett McConnell College

Cleveland, Georgia

B
Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia

S
Shorter University

Rome, Georgia

E
Erskine College and Seminary

Due West, South Carolina

M
Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, North Carolina

M
Montreat College

Montreat, North Carolina

T
Tusculum College

Greeneville, Tennessee

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141361 IPEDS survey data for Young Harris College.

FAQs

Does Young Harris College prefer SAT or ACT?

66% of students submit their SAT scores to YHC. 50% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Young Harris College?

63% of those who apply are granted admission to YHC. Admission competition is low and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Young Harris College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 930 and 1130. 66% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Young Harris College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 23. 50% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.

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