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Colleges / Harper College

About Harper College

Harper College is a public, state college in the suburb of Palatine, Illinois. Harper College was founded in 1965. The college enrolls around 12,434 students per year, including 12,507 undergraduates.

Harper College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
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Early Decision Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Average GPA 3.0
Test Optional May require tests

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Harper College is located in the town of Palatine, Illinois, near Chicago.

If you would like to see Harper College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Palatine, or book a flight to the nearest airport, OHare International.

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College Info

1200 West Algonquin Road Palatine, IL 60067-7398

Campus Setting: Suburban

Harper College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Harper College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Harper College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Harper College SAT Scores

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Harper College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$27,111

In State

$29,376

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,775
$14,040
Fees
$684
$684
Housing
$13,324
$13,324
Books
$1,328
$1,328

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Harper College is like? There are approximately 12,434 students enrolled at Harper College, including 12,507 undergraduate students and -73 graduate students. 31% percent of students attend school full-time.

31%

Full Time

69%

Part Time

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

12,434

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$12,459

Out-of-State

$14,724

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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