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William Rainey Harper College

Public, 2-year

1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067-7398

(847) 925-6000

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Quick Facts

8,815

Total Enrollment

46%

Graduation Rate

$40,035

Median Earnings (6yr)

$3,822

In-State Tuition

$6,186

Avg Net Price

20:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

About William Rainey Harper College

Institution Details

Type Public, 2-year
Classification Associate Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Size 10,000 - 19,999
Accreditation Higher Learning Commission
Primary Degree Certificate
Highest Degree Associate's

Location

Address 1200 W Algonquin Rd
City Palatine, IL
ZIP Code 60067-7398
County Cook County

Special Designations

Hispanic-Serving Institution

President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Avis Proctor (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Liberal Arts 46%
Health Professions 22%
Business 7%
Protective Services 1%
Computer Science 1%
Visual/Performing Arts 1%
Engineering 1%
Education 0%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: No

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 8,815

Student Demographics

Female 56%
Male 44%

Race/Ethnicity

White 43.7%
Black 5.0%
Hispanic 32.0%
Asian 13.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Races 3.5%
Non-Resident Alien 1.4%
Unknown 0.6%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 29.5%
Part-Time Students 56.5%

Tuition & Financial Aid

$3,822

In-State Tuition

$11,802

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,833

Total Cost of Attendance

$6,186

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 20%
Students with Federal Loans 2%
Students Receiving Any Aid 20%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $10,184
Median Total Debt $6,230
90th Percentile Debt $19,000
3-Year Repayment Rate 47%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $4,276
$30,001 - $48,000 $5,310
$48,001 - $75,000 $8,614
$75,001 - $110,000 $10,663
$110,001+ $11,805

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$40,035

6 Years After

$44,949

8 Years After

$48,071

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $22,409  |  75th percentile: $59,696

Earnings by Family Income Background

$37,755

Low Income

$43,017

Middle Income

$43,019

High Income

Student Outcomes

77%

Part-Time Retention

46%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

20:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$11,163

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$7,805

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (847) 925-6000

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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