William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL · Public · Certificate degrees · Suburb
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About William Rainey Harper College
William Rainey Harper College is a mid-sized, public institution in Palatine, IL, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 9,313 students. 48% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $48,071.
Open
Acceptance
$11,607
Net price
9,313
Enrollment
48%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
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Career Outcomes
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Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
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Diversity
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Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$11,607
Average net price
$3,894
In-state tuition
$11,874
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$1,100
Books & supplies
$19,288
Total cost of attendance
20%
Students receiving Pell grants
2%
Students with federal loans
$10,184
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$48,071
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,035
Median earnings (6 yrs)
48%
Graduation rate
77%
Retention rate
71%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,774
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
9,313
Total enrollment
58%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
47%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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