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William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, ILPublicSuburb Setting
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Overview & Identity
William Rainey Harper College is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Palatine, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
9.3K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences21% of degrees
Business & Marketing7% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $87,267
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,159
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,445
Earnings 5yr: $79,071
Debt: $15,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,912
Earnings 5yr: $81,281
Debt: $16,525
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,284
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,970
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $70,953
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,701
Earnings 5yr: $59,677
Debt: N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $69,119
Earnings 5yr: $54,134
Debt: $8,750
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $64,750
Earnings 5yr: $65,904
Debt: $9,834
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $62,081
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,379
Earnings 5yr: $49,656
Debt: $8,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,553
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,088
Earnings 5yr: $46,636
Debt: $7,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $47,479
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $10,687
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,359
Earnings 5yr: $45,209
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $45,358
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$11,607
In-State Tuition$3,894
Out-of-State Tuition$11,874
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
2%
Take Loans
47%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$40,035
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,071
Completion Signals
48%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,230
Est. Monthly Payment
$67/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
47%
Part-Time Share
58%
Avg Family Income
$34,030
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