Harper College
- 2 Year
- PALATINE, IL
Community College
Harper College
- 2 Year
- PALATINE, IL
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 937 reviews
Report Card
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade B+
- Safetygrade A
- Student Lifegrade A
- Locationgrade B
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Harper College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
No data available
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
No data available
Application Website
Students also applied to ...
- grade B
- grade B
- grade C+
- grade B minus
- grade B
- grade B
- grade A minus
- grade C+
Cost
Net Price
$7,080 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,372 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
51%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 97 responses76%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 95 responses75%
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities977 Graduates
- Nursing Assistant663 Graduates
- Natural Sciences387 Graduates
- Business218 Graduates
- Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping171 Graduates
- Nursing126 Graduates
- Welding111 Graduates
- Computer Systems Technician91 Graduates
- Child Care Provider88 Graduates
- Network, Database, and System Administration80 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,519 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
8,958
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
4%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,300 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
45%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
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Harper College Reviews
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Not only did I save money going to a two year, but I felt like I got the experience of a four year. The facilities are almost all brand new, the campus is beautiful. There is a lake on the campus that looks amazing at sunset. There are multiple places to study with a view and to hang out with your friends.
Harper has a cafeteria that is pretty good for a two year. They have a lot of variety for cheap. I was a Track athlete at Harper College so I would stay on campus from 8am to 10pm everyday. This cafeteria saved my appetite and my wallet.
The teachers were always very helpful! With medium sized classes, I was able to form connections with my teachers that helped me throughout the semester but also hide if I wanted.
As an athlete I spent most of my time in the Health and Recreation Center, by far one of the best gyms I ever worked out at! I'm still trying to find a gym like this one at other places. They had all the equipment you needed!
I would recommend this school to anyone!
Harper has a cafeteria that is pretty good for a two year. They have a lot of variety for cheap. I was a Track athlete at Harper College so I would stay on campus from 8am to 10pm everyday. This cafeteria saved my appetite and my wallet.
The teachers were always very helpful! With medium sized classes, I was able to form connections with my teachers that helped me throughout the semester but also hide if I wanted.
As an athlete I spent most of my time in the Health and Recreation Center, by far one of the best gyms I ever worked out at! I'm still trying to find a gym like this one at other places. They had all the equipment you needed!
I would recommend this school to anyone!
Hey, I'm a freshman student who was born in the States but was raised in another country. Two months ago, I moved to the States to pursue my dreams. It was complicated and overwhelming to find a college. However, Harper College has surpassed my expectations. Harper has helped me with financial aid, academics, and all the other stuff I was worried about. Since I went to Harper, people have made me feel like Harper is home.
I'm grateful that I have the opportunity to study at one of the best colleges in Illinois. What I like the most about Harper is the academics. There are a bunch of advisors and specialists that can help you achieve your goals. Furthermore, Harper offers interactive activities to make friends and engage more with the college community. The clubs are phenomenal, and the sports are good. Finally, as an engineering student, I have no regrets about choosing this option. I'm actually happy and excited about the progress I'm making.
J :)
I'm grateful that I have the opportunity to study at one of the best colleges in Illinois. What I like the most about Harper is the academics. There are a bunch of advisors and specialists that can help you achieve your goals. Furthermore, Harper offers interactive activities to make friends and engage more with the college community. The clubs are phenomenal, and the sports are good. Finally, as an engineering student, I have no regrets about choosing this option. I'm actually happy and excited about the progress I'm making.
J :)
Harper is a great place to get an education for a lot less money! The professors here are actually really great and I was able to speed ahead of those I went to high-school with that chose to go to a bigger university. I had not even considered Harper originally, but I am so glad I decided to go here because I took the same classes everyone else was taking for about 10x less. I have no student loan debt and I have now just graduated with an associates degree AND a personal training certification which will allow me to get a higher paying job to help pay for school once I transfer. Everyone here is very helpful and really do want to see you succeed. Going to a 2 year is not a bad thing and can actually make you better prepared for life/ transferring to a bigger college later on. I highly recommend going here, especially if classes are going to be online for the next school year!