William Rainey Harper College
William Rainey Harper College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Palatine, IL. William Rainey Harper College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of William Rainey Harper College is $10,062 for Illinois residents and $11,874 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.61% from last year at Harper College.
- Total 13,988 students have enrolled in Harper College and, of that, 2,136 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Harper College offers 124 programs and 17 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Harper College is 48% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at William Rainey Harper College is $10,062 for Illinois residents and $11,874 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.61% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Illinois Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $9,942 | $11,754 |
| 2022 | $9,870 | $11,682 |
| 2023 | $9,942 | $11,754 |
| 2024 | $9,990 | $11,802 |
| 2025 | $10,062 | $11,874 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
William Rainey Harper College offers 119 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 16 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at William Rainey Harper College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 41 | 4 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 8 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 18 | 1 |
| Total | 119 | 16 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 918 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 27 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 24 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 23 |
| Interior Design | 16 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 440 |
| General Studies | 147 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 82 |
| Business Administration and Management | 47 |
| Engineering | 44 |
Student Population
Total 13,988 students have enrolled to William Rainey Harper College. By gender, there are 6,091 male and 7,897 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.77 to 1.
William Rainey Harper College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,136 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Asian | 1,887 | 849 | 1,038 |
| Black or African American | 574 | 222 | 352 |
| Hispanic | 4,696 | 1,875 | 2,821 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 245 | 121 | 124 |
| White | 5,750 | 2,603 | 3,147 |
| Two or More Races | 588 | 287 | 301 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 54 | 34 | 20 |
| Total | 13,988 | 6,091 | 7,897 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at William Rainey Harper College is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 17%. The average financial aid amount is $5,028 and 32% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 48% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Retention Rate | 77% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,028 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 196 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 735 |