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

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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

13,987

Enrolled

Applying

2.99

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	-	460	570
SAT Math	-	430	570
ACT Composite	-	18	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,636

In-state

11,448

Out-of-state

3,396

In-district

Fees

642

Full-time student fees

14,656

Room & board

Financial Aid

7,179

Avg. Financial Aid Package

7,182

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,444

Avg. Loan Aid

2,043

Avg. Grant Aid

7,378

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

38%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

3%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

13,987

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

0%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	33.42%
Black or African American	4.83%
White or Caucasian	41.37%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	12.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.9%
Two or more races	4.26%
Other	0.56%

Gender

Male (43.55%)

Female (56.45%)

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

637

Total Faculty

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 202

Part-time - 435

Male - 307

Female - 330