School Overview
General Information
Admission Office 1200 West Algonquin Road Palatine, IL 60067-7398 (847) 925-6707 Fax: (847) 925-6044 [email protected] Contact: Robert Parzy Director of Admissions Outreach |
Main Address 1200 West Algonquin Road Palatine, IL 60067 (847) 925-6000 www.harpercollege.edu |
Size Total undergrads: 15,250 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,699 Degree-seeking undergrads: 13,302 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Selective admission to cardiac technology, dental hygiene, emergency medical technician, certified nursing assistant, electrocardiograph technology, emergency medical service paramedic, and diagnostic medical sonography. Pre-nursing examinations for nursing applicants. Critical thinking test for legal technology applicants. |
College Majors
Agriculture & Related Sciences Floristry/Floriculture C Arts, Visual & Performing Fine/Studio Arts A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting C Communications & Journalism Digital Communications/Multimedia C Communications Technologies Desktop Publishing C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Forensics A,C Construction Trades Building Construction Inspection C Education Teacher Assistance A,C Engineering Engineering – General A Engineering Technologies Architectural Drafting A,C English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Service A,C Foreign Language & Literature Sign Language Interpretation C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Cardiovascular Technology A,C Law & Legal Studies Legal Administrative Assistance A,C Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Electrical/Electronics Equipment Repair C Natural Resources & Conservation Forest Technology C Personal & Culinary Services Baking/Pastry Arts C Philosophy & Religion Philosophy A Physical Sciences Physical Sciences – General A Precision Production Trades Welding Technology C Science Technologies Nanoscience technology A Security & Protective Services Emergency Management/Homeland Security A,C |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
William Rainey Harper College Highlights
School Information
Phone Number: | (847) 925-6000 |
Website: | https://www.harpercollege.edu/index.php |
Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
Apply Online: | https://www.harpercollege.edu/start/apply/index.php |
Address: | 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067-7398 |
Setting: | Suburb: Large |
Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
Student Population: | 13,477 |
6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
Distance Learning Students*: | 10,455 (78% of total students) |
Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
In-state Tuition: | $9,942 |
Out-of-state Tuition: | $11,754 |
% of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 51% |
Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,372 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
William Rainey Harper College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at William Rainey Harper College.
Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 15 | 4 | |||
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 4 | ||||
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 3 | |||
Construction Trades | 2 | 1 | |||
Education | 2 | 1 | |||
Engineering | 1 | ||||
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 6 | 2 | |||
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 3 | 2 | |||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
Health Professions and Related Programs | 17 | 9 | |||
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 4 | 4 | |||
Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 3 | 1 | |||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
Personal and Culinary Services | 3 | ||||
Precision Production | 3 | 1 | |||
Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | 4 | |||
Grand total | 73 | 38 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at William Rainey Harper College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
---|---|
In-state | $9,942 |
Out-of-state | $11,754 |
Books and supplies | $1,100 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
---|---|
In-state | $0 |
Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
---|---|---|---|
Any student financial aid | 756 | 51% | – |
Grant or scholarship aid | 664 | 45% | $5,372 |
Student loan aid | 86 | 6% | $4,420 |
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
---|---|---|---|
Grant or scholarship aid | 3,793 | 28% | $4,236 |
Federal student loans | 659 | 5% | $5,446 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for William Rainey Harper College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled William Rainey Harper College students.
Admissions Considerations
Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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Secondary school GPA | |||
Secondary school rank | |||
Secondary school record | |||
Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
Recommendations | |||
Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
Admission test scores | |||
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
William Rainey Harper College Enrollment, Fall 2020
Total Enrollment | 13,477 |
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Undergraduate enrollment | 13,477 |
Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
William Rainey Harper College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation
- Massage
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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