by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 12,199 undergraduates in 2020, Harper College is a large, public college located in Palatine, Illinois. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Harper College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Harper College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Harper College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Harper College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Harper College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Harper College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Harper College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Harper College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Harper College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Harper College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Harper College has a comparatively large, student body. There were 12,199 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,405 (36.1%). Part-time attendance was 7,794 (63.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4,405 | 7,794 | 12,199 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Harper College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Harper College #1921 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Harper College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Harper College Diversity Guide.
Harper College has a total of 264 student athletes, 219 men and 45 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $612,126 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $612,126 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to William Rainey Harper College Athletics