Young Harris College

Young Harris College
Former names
McTyeire Institute (1886–1891)[1]
MottoHic iuventus incenditur (Latin)
Motto in English
"Here Youth Are Inspired"[2]
TypePrivate liberal arts college
Established1886; 138 years ago (1886)
Religious affiliation
United Methodist Church
Endowment$100 million
PresidentDrew Van Horn
Academic staff
134
Administrative staff
50
Undergraduates1,425 (2020)[3]
Location
Young Harris, Georgia
,
U.S.

34°55′58″N 83°50′48″W / 34.9328°N 83.8468°W / 34.9328; -83.8468
CampusRural, 485 acres (196 ha)[4]
Colors   Purple and white
NicknameMountain Lions
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II
Websitewww.yhc.edu
The Young Harris College campus in Young Harris, Georgia

Young Harris College is a private Methodist-affiliated liberal arts college in Young Harris, Georgia, United States.

  1. ^ "History at YHC". yhc.edu. Young Harris College.
  2. ^ "College Emblems". Yhc.edu. Young Harris College. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "About YHC: Quick Facts" Young Harris College website
  4. ^ "YHC About the area". Yhc.edu. Young Harris College. Retrieved March 8, 2023.