William Rainey Harper College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in Palatine, Illinois, Harper is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of William Rainey Harper College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

William Rainey Harper College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Harper is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 74% at Harper suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,870

Cost of attendance at William Rainey Harper College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,682

Cost of attendance at William Rainey Harper College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 57 of freshman students at William Rainey Harper College received on average $4,971 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,971

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	541	33%	$5,064	$2,739,777
Other Federal Grant	811	49%	$4,360	$3,536,039
State Grant/Scholarships	441	27%	$1,783	$786,485
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	180	11%	$2,027	$364,854
Total Grant & Scholarships	943	57%	$4,971	$4,687,378

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of William Rainey Harper College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of William Rainey Harper College students is 37.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.4%.

37.8%

asian 42.0% 89 students
African American 16.7% 10 students
white 39.7% 293 students
unknown 28.6% 4 students
hispanic 35.6% 139 students
International Students 80.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 32.1% 17 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

William Rainey Harper College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

William Rainey Harper College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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