About Harper College

William Rainey Harper College

:round_pushpin: Palatine, IL • 2-year Public • Acceptance Rate 100%

William Rainey Harper College is a public university in Palatine, Illinois. William Rainey Harper College enrolls 21,901 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 21,901
Campus Setting suburb
Admission rate 100%
Tuition and fees
In State $9,990
Out-of-State $11,802
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to William Rainey Harper College, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending William Rainey Harper College.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $9,420 $11,232
Fees $570 $570
Room and Board $0 $0
Books $1,100 $1,100
Total (Before Financial Aid): $11,090 $12,902

Majors

Major Associate Certificate
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 946 918
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 566
Biological and Physical Sciences 440
General Studies 147
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 17 75
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 82
Welding Technology/Welder 12 65
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations 14 51
Business Administration and Management, General 47 12
Child Care Provider/Assistant 8 47
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 53
Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician 47
Engineering, General 44
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 39
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 1 33
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 15 16
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 31
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 30
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 17 12
Medical/Clinical Assistant 27
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 24
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 23
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 22
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 8 11
Interior Design 3 16
Forensic Science and Technology 7 11
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 17
Criminal Justice/Police Science 17
Surgical Technology/Technologist 16
Fire Science/Fire-fighting 15
Insurance 14
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 14 0
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 13
Homeland Security 2 11
Graphic Design 12 1
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 12 0
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 12
Music, General 12
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 12
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 11
Athletic Training/Trainer 11
Computer Support Specialist 11
Physical Therapy Assistant 10
Dietetics/Dietitian 10
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 10
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 1 9
Apparel and Textile Manufacture 10
Selling Skills and Sales Operations 10
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 10
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 3 7
Geographic Information Science and Cartography 10
Fashion and Fabric Consultant 3 6
Accounting 9
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 9 0
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 9
Banking and Financial Support Services 8
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician 7
Building/Property Maintenance 4 3
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 0 5
Remote Aircraft Pilot 5
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 5
Community Health and Preventive Medicine 5
Retailing and Retail Operations 4
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 4
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 4
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 4
Small Business Administration/Management 3
Commercial Photography 2
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 2
Fashion Merchandising 2
Teacher Assistant/Aide 0 1
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
Security and Loss Prevention Services 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

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