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William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, Illinois · Suburb: LargeOfficial Website ↗

#489
Nationally
#21
In Illinois
$9,420
In-State Tuition
per year
13,069
Undergrad Enrollment
10,000–19,999
Overall Score & Rankings
56/100
Good
#489 nationally
#21 in Illinois
🎓Graduation Outcomes50
💰Affordability50
📚Academic Environment50
🔬Program Breadth80

Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology →

William Rainey Harper College is a public two-year community college located in Palatine, Illinois. The college enrolls approximately 13,069 undergraduate students. In-state tuition is $9,420 per year ($11,232 out-of-state), significantly above average for public institutions.

Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition$9,420/yr
In-State Fees$570/yr
Out-of-State Tuition$11,232/yr
Room & Board$1,100/yr
Total CoA (In-State)$11,090/yr
Total CoA (Out-of-State)$12,902/yr
In-State Tuition vs National Avg$9,420↓ Below avg
National avg: $3,860
Student Body
13,069
Total Undergrads
56% F / 44% M
Gender Split
Student Diversity
White 42%
Hispanic 33%
Black 4%
Asian 14%
Two or more 3%
International 1%
Native / Other 0%
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Reasonable room and board costs at $1,100/yr
Consider
  • ·Tuition ($9,420/yr) is above average — factor in aid eligibility
Who Is This College Best For?

This college is a strong fit for students planning to transfer to a 4-year university, and working adults seeking career-focused certificates and degrees.

Institution Profile
Type2-year
ControlPublic
LocationPalatine, Illinois
SettingSuburb: Large
Size10,000–19,999
State Ranking
#21
in Illinois out of 7+ colleges
#489
nationally
Data Source

All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data notice: All figures are sourced from IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Tuition, acceptance rates, and enrollment figures change annually. Always verify current information directly with the institution. Net price figures are averages and individual aid packages will vary. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by SchoolRankings.org and are not affiliated with U.S. News, Forbes, or any government agency.