Harper College
Palatine, IL| Region: | Midwest |
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| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Hawk |
| Website: | www.harpercollege.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Parking Permit Required: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Open Admissions |
| In-State Tuition: | $9,186 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $10,986 |
| Retention Rate: | 64% |
| Enrollment: | 27,135 |
| Year Established: | 1965 |
About Harper College
At Harper College you can get a career-oriented degree, begin your journey to a four-year school, improve your English skills or even get a bachelor’s degree.
Harper College offers associate’s degrees leading to four-year transfers, as well as associate’s degrees for in-demand medical, business and legal careers.
Harper also provides numerous paths to whichever degree one chooses. For the busy adult learner there is the weekend college option and the accelerated or fast-track option.
For those who wish to get a bachelor’s degree, Harper has a program whereby a student may complete the first two years at Harper and the following two in an online course at such places as DePaul University or University of Wisconsin.
For those who want training for an in-demand career, Harper offers certificate programs in such fields as Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Web Design, Refrigeration Service and Vet Assistance in less than a year.
Other courses of study include ESL, GED prep and short-term professional development classes.
Harper’s student life features a student-run radio station and newspaper, numerous clubs and organizations and a state-of-the-art recreation and fitness center.
Admissions requirements vary depending on the program to which one is applying.
Tuition at Harper is considerably lower for those who reside in the county or district and for senior citizens. Financial aid is available for eligible students enrolled in certain programs.
Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4 of 5 Stars 3 Reviews
33% of students gave Harper College 5 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Juanita Clark Student at This School - Grad Year 2012
I had a great experience at Harper College. Whenever I needed help, it was available there was always someone there to assist you. If they did not know the answer they would find smeone that did. I decicded to go back to school. I saw that they had an Associates Degree program in Human services. I started classes and they were great, some were large and some wee small. I really enjoy working with people so this was perfect for me. I had the greatest professor when I started. She has been an inspiration to me and has also been there when I really needed help. We as a group decided to start a club for Human Services. We have had great progress and have well over 50 members since November. I believe that any student that are entering school should get to know what is available to them, get aquainted with the clubs and with the school in general. It is a great experience if you get involved. I must add that I am a member of Phi Theta Kappa and look forward to getting my B.A in social work.
Lynn Casper Student at This School - Grad Year 2014
Harper College Map & Location
Getting Around Harper College
Walkability
Fair walkability. You could have a car for this area, but walking is possible.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Palatine, IL
Students
| Total Students | 27,135 |
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Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 17%
- African American: 5%
- Caucasian: 58%
- Asian: 10%
- Unknown and Other: 9%
| Latino | 17% |
|---|---|
| African American | 5% |
| Caucasian | 58% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Unknown and Other | 9% |
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