Overview

William Rainey Harper College is a 2-year institution located in Palatine, IL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1200 West Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL  60067-7398
United States

Contact Phone: 847-925-6000

Larger Map

Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Banking And Financial Support Services
Business Administration And Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Building/property Maintenance
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Teacher Assistant/aide
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Drafting And Architectural Cad/cadd
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Nanotechnology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/assistant
Fashion And Fabric Consultant
Foodservice Systems Administration/management
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Cardiovascular Technology/technologist
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Dietetic Technician
Dietetics/dietitian
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary
Medical/clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Welding Technology/welder
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Fire Science/fire-fighting
Forensic Science And Technology
Homeland Security
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Sociology And Anthropology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Fashion/apparel Design
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Music, General
Theatre/theatre Arts Management

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13,069

Enrolled

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.01

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		450	560
SAT Math		430	570
ACT Composite		19	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,492

In-state

11,304

Out-of-state

3,324

In-district

Fees

570

Full-time student fees

14,251

Room & board

Financial Aid

6,816

Avg. Financial Aid Package

6,762

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,142

Avg. Loan Aid

1,627

Avg. Grant Aid

6,523

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

13,069

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

0%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	32.02%
Black or African American	4.99%
White or Caucasian	43.68%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	12.96%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.73%
Two or more races	3.46%
Other	0.56%

Gender

Male (43.7%)

Female (56.3%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Transfer Information Week, Wellness Week and Career Expo

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Radio Station, Program Board, Student Senate, Nursing Club and Phi Theta Kappa

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball			No
Basketball			No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer	No		No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer	No		No
Softball			No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball			No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

599

Total Faculty

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 196

Part-time - 403

Male - 288

Female - 311