Harper College
1200 West Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
Palatine, IL 60067
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https://www.harpercollege.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 847-925-6000 |
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| Educational system | Illinois Community College Board |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1965 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 200 acres |
| County | Cook |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 817 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 753 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 1,570 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 366 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 471 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 837 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 1,183 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 1,224 |
| Total number of freshmen | 2,407 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 2,024 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 2,028 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 4,052 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 4,067 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 5,868 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 9,935 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 6,091 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 7,896 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 13,987 |
| Total enrollment | 13,987 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 12% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 41% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | Less than 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 1% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 26% |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $9,636 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,448 |
| Fees | $612 |
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $14,656 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $7,182 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 36% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $2,976 |
| Scholarship or grant | $7,613 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $7,179 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 38% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $3,444 |
| Scholarship or grant | $7,378 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 1,277 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 805 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 2,594 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,739 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
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| Admissions phone (local) | 847- |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Nursing, dental hygienist programs |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 1,183 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 1,224 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 2,407 |
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| Under 400 | 8% |
| 400 - 499 | 33% |
| 500 - 599 | 40% |
| 600 - 699 | 16% |
| 700 - 800 | 3% |
| SAT math | |
| Under 400 | 13% |
| 400 - 499 | 32% |
| 500 - 599 | 38% |
| 600 - 699 | 14% |
| 700 - 800 | 3% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 18% |
| 18 - 23 | 41% |
| 24 - 29 | 29% |
| 30 - 36 | 12% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 2.99 |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 77% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 637 |
| Student faculty ratio | 21:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 60 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Freshman honors college | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 54 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Student Radio Station, Program Board, Student Senate, Nursing Club, Phi Theta Kappa |
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| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Legal services | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Women's center | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
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| Total enrollment | 13,987 |