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Harper College

Palatine, IL

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Overview

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

Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Accounting Checkmark
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping Checkmark
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General Checkmark
Banking And Financial Support Services Checkmark
Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark
Fashion Merchandising Checkmark
Finance, General Checkmark
Hospitality Administration/management, General Checkmark
International Business/trade/commerce Checkmark
Marketing/marketing Management, General Checkmark
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General Checkmark
Small Business Administration/management Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other Checkmark
Speech Communication And Rhetoric Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General Checkmark
Computer Programming, Specific Applications Checkmark
Computer Programming/programmer, General Checkmark
Computer Science Checkmark
Information Science/studies Checkmark
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design Checkmark
Construction Trades Associate Bachelors
Building/property Maintenance Checkmark
Education Associate Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching Checkmark
Elementary Education And Teaching Checkmark
Health Teacher Education Checkmark
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching Checkmark
Teacher Assistant/aide Checkmark
Engineering Associate Bachelors
Engineering, General Checkmark
Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
Architectural Drafting And Architectural Cad/cadd Checkmark
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians Checkmark
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician Checkmark
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician Checkmark
Nanotechnology Checkmark
English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General Checkmark
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelors
Child Care Provider/assistant Checkmark
Fashion And Fabric Consultant Checkmark
Foodservice Systems Administration/management Checkmark
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Cardiovascular Technology/technologist Checkmark
Dental Hygiene/hygienist Checkmark
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician Checkmark
Dietetic Technician Checkmark
Dietetics/dietitian Checkmark
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) Checkmark
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator Checkmark
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary Checkmark
Medical/clinical Assistant Checkmark
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer Checkmark
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
History, General Checkmark
Legal Professions And Studies Associate Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary Checkmark
Legal Assistant/paralegal Checkmark
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
General Studies Checkmark
Humanities/humanistic Studies Checkmark
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies Checkmark
Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
Mathematics, General Checkmark
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences Checkmark
Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
Environmental Studies Checkmark
Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
Philosophy Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Chemistry, General Checkmark
Physical Sciences, General Checkmark
Precision Production Associate Bachelors
Welding Technology/welder Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
Psychology, General Checkmark
Public Administration And Social Service Professions Associate Bachelors
Human Services, General Checkmark
Security And Protective Services Associate Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration Checkmark
Criminal Justice/police Science Checkmark
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism Checkmark
Fire Science/fire-fighting Checkmark
Forensic Science And Technology Checkmark
Homeland Security Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Sociology And Anthropology Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General Checkmark
Fashion/apparel Design Checkmark
Fine/studio Arts, General Checkmark
Graphic Design Checkmark
Interior Design Checkmark
Music, General Checkmark
Theatre/theatre Arts Management Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

12,507
Enrolled

Applying

25
Application Fee
3
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
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 460 570
SAT Math 450 580
ACT Composite 18 26

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

9,372
In-state
11,184
Out-of-state
3,204
In-district
Fees icon

Fees

570
Full-time student fees
13,324
Room & board

Financial Aid

6,098
Avg. Financial Aid Package
5,989
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,236
Avg. Loan Aid
1,292
Avg. Grant Aid
5,687
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
49%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
6%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

12,507
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
0%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 30.74%
Black or African American 5.07%
White or Caucasian 45.44%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.24%
Asian 12.94%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.36%
Two or more races 3.21%
Other 1.01%

Gender

Male (43.46%)
Female (55.96%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Transfer Information Week, Wellness Week and Career Expo

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

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 Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball Checkmark Checkmark No
Basketball Checkmark Checkmark No
Cross-country Running No Checkmark No
Football Checkmark No No
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Soccer No Checkmark No
Softball Checkmark No No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark No No
Track And Field No Checkmark No
Volleyball Checkmark No No
Wrestling No Checkmark No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running No Checkmark No
Football No No No
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Soccer No Checkmark No
Softball Checkmark Checkmark No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark No No
Track And Field No Checkmark No
Volleyball Checkmark Checkmark No
Wrestling No No No

Faculty

593
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 194
Part-time - 399
Male - 286
Female - 307
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