Dr. Drew Van Horn President of Young Harris College | yhc.edu
Dr. Drew Van Horn President of Young Harris College | yhc.edu
The county’s only university was represented by 189 men and 156 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Towns County paid a total of $2,213,064 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by lacrosse, and basketball.
Students who play sports often have higher graduation rates than non-athletes. More female than male athletes graduate.
The average institutional gift aid for student-athletes is $17,000, with 80% of them receive some kind of academic grant or need-based scholarship.
Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Towns County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Harris College | 886 | 345 | 2.6 |
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