College statistics
- Address:
- 1200 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL
60067 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- https://www.harpercollege.edu/index.php
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $3,324
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $11,304
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $303,657,665
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
William Rainey Harper College is a public two-year institution in Palatine, Illinois, a suburb northwest of Chicago. The college serves the surrounding region with transfer and career programs rooted in liberal arts and sciences. Students come from the local community and beyond, pursuing associate degrees, certificates, and pathways to four-year universities.
In-state tuition is $3,324 annually, making Harper an economical entry point for higher education. Out-of-state tuition runs $11,304 per year. The college enrolls 13,069 students and maintains a substantial endowment of approximately $303.7 million, which supports institutional operations and student resources.
Harper College functions as both a completion destination and a transfer bridge, with many students moving on to bachelor's degree programs after earning their associate degree. The college is well-suited for students seeking an affordable start to a four-year path, those pursuing skilled career credentials, and working adults balancing education with other commitments. For more information, visit www.harpercollege.edu.