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Young Harris, Georgia

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Chances of getting into Young Harris College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
75%
Admission Difficulty for Young Harris College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into YHC and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at YHC is 75%.  It ranks #30 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. YHC is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,383 out of 1,850 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 71 percent on standardized admission tests. Young Harris College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.15. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The YHC application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Young Harris College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.15 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1050 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Young Harris College.

YHC SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
930-1160
Applicants Submitting SAT 
66%
SAT Scores for Young Harris College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 480
SAT Math 25th 450
SAT Composite 25th 930
SAT Scores for Young Harris College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 570
SAT Composite 75th 1160
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Young Harris College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "neither required nor recommended".

Students who get into Young Harris College score in the top 73 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 930-1160.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Young Harris College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1160 and Above Good >85%
1045 to 1160 Avg + 75%-85%
930 to 1045 Avg - 61%-75%
815 to 930 Reach 45%-61%
Less than 815 Low <45%
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YHC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
50%
ACT Scores for Young Harris College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 15
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Young Harris College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Young Harris College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "neither required nor recommended".

YHC regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Young Harris College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >86%
21 to 26 Avg + 75%-86%
17 to 21 Avg - 63%-75%
13 to 17 Reach 49%-63%
Less than 13 Low <49%
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YHC GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.15
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Young Harris College?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into YHC. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Young Harris College was 3.15 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #33 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 75% of students who apply.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Young Harris College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,059 791 1,850
Accepted 837 546 1,383
Acceptance Rate 79% 69% 75%
Enrolled 155 149 304
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 27% 22%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
0

Applicants have 0 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Young Harris College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

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

Young Harris College Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor 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 

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?

75% of those who apply are granted admission to YHC. Admission competition is and the college has 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 1160. 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 17 and 26. 50% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.