School Summary

William Rainey Harper College


General Information:

Founded in 1965, William Rainey Harper College is seated on 200 acres located in Cook county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 11:1.
Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State and Local control

Address, Phone and URL:

1200 West Algonquin Road

Palatine, IL
60067-7398
For more information call: 847 925-6000. This school has a website at https://www.harpercollege.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.harpercollege.edu/start/apply/index.php


Application Fee: $25
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $9,492.00 $11,304.00
Room and Board $14,251.00 $14,251.00
Fees $570.00 $570.00
Total $24,313.00 $26,125.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.harpercollege.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
No Competition - Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 3.16% 3.42%
600-699 13.5% 13.26%
500-599 39.54% 41%
400-499 34.02% 28.8%
300-399 9.79% 13.43%
200-299 0.07% 0.09%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 5.13%
24-29 30.77%
18-23 46.15%
12-17 17.95%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Racquetball, Softball, Tennis, Table tennis, Volleyball

Racquetball, Softball, Tennis, Table tennis, Volleyball



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 5,711
Female 7,358
Total 13,069


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 5,711
Female 7,358
Total 13,069

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 13%
African American 5%
Hispanic 32%
Native American 0%
White 44%
Other 6%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 74%
At Least 25 Years Old 26%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 100%
Out Of State 0%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 0%
Live Off Campus 100%


Transfer Information Week, Wellness Week, Career Expo

Student Radio Station, Program Board, Student Senate, Nursing Club, Phi Theta Kappa


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 51.0904                                           Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • 43.0301                                           Homeland Security
  • 43.0403                                           Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • 43.0203                                           Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • 50.0408                                           Interior Design
  • 45.1301                                           Sociology and Anthropology
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 43.0406                                           Forensic Science and Technology
  • 52.1801                                           Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 11.0201                                           Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • 40.0101                                           Physical Sciences, General
  • 19.0505                                           Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 52.0401                                           Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 50.0407                                           Fashion/Apparel Design
  • 15.0101                                           Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • 15.0303                                           Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0613                                           Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 50.1004                                           Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
  • 11.0801                                           Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
  • 15.1601                                           Nanotechnology
  • 15.1303                                           Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • 48.0508                                           Welding Technology/Welder
  • 46.0401                                           Building/Property Maintenance
  • 47.0201                                           Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • 11.0202                                           Computer Programming, Specific Applications
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 13.1501                                           Teacher Assistant/Aide
  • 19.0906                                           Fashion and Fabric Consultant
  • 19.0709                                           Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • 51.0602                                           Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • 52.0703                                           Small Business Administration/Management
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 51.3101                                           Dietetics/Dietitian
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.0803                                           Banking and Financial Support Services
  • 51.0901                                           Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
  • 22.0302                                           Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • 43.0107                                           Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • 51.0716                                           Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • 51.0706                                           Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.1902                                           Fashion Merchandising
  • 52.0302                                           Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 22.0301                                           Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
  • 13.1307                                           Health Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 51.0911                                           Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • 51.0801                                           Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • 51.0910                                           Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • 51.3103                                           Dietetic Technician
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 09.0999                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.