William Rainey Harper College
1200 W Algonquin RdPalatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 25060
Type: Public 2-Year
Main Website: www.harpercollege.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $9,270.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $10,270.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $12,082.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 47% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 35% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,593.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 17% |
| Average state aid | $1,534.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 8% |
| Average institutional aid | $1,664.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 9% |
| Average student loan | $5,071.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- Majors
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Apparel and Textile Manufacture
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Building/Property Maintenance
- Business Administration and Management
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Commercial Photography
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Credit Management
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Dietetic Technician
- E-commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
- Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Fashion and Fabric Consultant
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
- Forensic Science and Technology
- General Studies
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator Production
- Graphic Design
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Heating, air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Homeland Security
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Human Services
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing Research
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Music
- Nanotechnology
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
- Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Small Business Administration/Management
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Illinois Scholarships
Dr. James Drenan Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Millikin University pursuing studies in Chemistry. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Rosalie & Norman Severinsen Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students attending Western Illinois University who are enrolled in the Speech-Language Program. Applicants must have a minimum 3.2 GPA in undergraduate studies and had no less than a 'B' in practicum experience. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Lindley L. Roughton-Sigma Alpha Epsilon Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who are members of the Millikin chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon attending Millikin University. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Luke Thornton Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for Decatur, Illinois residents who are freshmen enrolling at Millikin University. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Al Parker Scholarship
Scholarship for current undergraduate students attending Columbia College Chicago who are majoring in Radio. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need. Number of awards may vary. more...
James Millikin Estate-Para Professional
Scholarship for part-time undergraduate students who are aides or substitute teachers for the Decatur School District #6 attending Millikin University. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Klarner Transfer Scholarship
Scholarship for graduates of Richland Community College full-time who are transfering, as a junior, to an Illinois public university or college. Preference will be given to Klarner Scholars. Applicant must have proven financial need as set by the Financial Aid Office at the chosen university or college. Award is for one year and may cover part- to full-tuition. Renewable upon reapplication. Award amount and number of awards depends on available funds. more...
Harris Bank Tuition Grant
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Roosevelt University. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to full-time students enrolled in BGS, CST, MATL, META, Journalism/Communications, Risk Management, or Financial Services. Preference is given to inner-city Chicago residents. Students must file the FAFSA. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Mary Gene Hall Scholarship
Annual award for female Sangamon County, Illinois residents who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Applicants must be mature students returning to school due to an interruption in their studies. Contact the University's financial aid office for additional information and/or application. more...
American Chemical Society Award
Scholarship for juniors attending Millikin University majoring in Chemistry. Applicants must demonstrate talent and ability in analytical chemistry. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Mary Josephone Kerr Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Millikin University. Students must show achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Fine Arts Recognition Awards-Music
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Bradley University who are majoring in Music. Selection based on audition and potential. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Joan Guilfoyle Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Saint Xavier University majoring in Foreign Language Studies. Preference is given to students with an interest in French language and culture. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Frank E. Walker Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Millikin University. Students must show achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Dr. James & Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at Blackburn College. Students must have financial need and demonstrate academic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities. A FAFSA must be submitted. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...