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Harper College (Harper College)
- 1200 W Algonquin Rd
- Palatine, IL 60067
- OPEID College Code: 00396100
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- General Phone: (847) 925-6000
- President: Robert L. Breuder
- Website: www.harpercollege.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 15,156
- College Alias: Harper College
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 23%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 6% | 14% | 12% | 3% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,404 | $3,042 | $1,071 | $2,484 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 12.5% | 10.2% | 11.3% |
| Number in Default | 77 | 47 | 38 |
| Number in Repayment | 614 | 460 | 335 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,834 | $9,090 | $8,784 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,174 | $11,310 | $10,854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,342 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,917 | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,917 | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,834 | $9,890 | $9,584 |
| Out of State | $13,174 | $12,110 | $11,654 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $24,093 | $21,906 | $21,600 |
| Out of State | $26,433 | $24,126 | $23,670 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $14,751 | $12,906 | $12,600 |
| Out of State | $17,091 | $15,126 | $14,670 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 15,156 Undergraduate: 15,156
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,638 Female: 8,518
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,638 Female: 8,518
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,538 Part-Time: 8,618
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,538 Part-Time: 8,618
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 148 | 1% |
| American Indian | 42 | 0.3% |
| Black | 622 | 4% |
| Asian | 1,797 | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2,394 | 16% |
| White | 8,960 | 59% |
| Unknown | 1,193 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 434 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,230 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,836 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,003 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,833 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,104 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 833 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,215 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 564 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 97 | 0.6% |
| Age Uknown | 7 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,390 | 650 | 740 |
| Faculty Status | 857 | 214 | 643 |
| Tenured Faculty | 161 | 161 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 834 | 191 | 643 |
| Primarily Instruction | 834 | 191 | 643 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 118 | 112 | 6 |
| Other Professionals | 160 | 120 | 40 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 278 | 227 | 51 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 179 | 129 | 50 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 99 | 98 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,466 (191) | $70,284 (78) | $68,901 (113) |
| Professor | $96,287 (43) | $96,657 (18) | $96,021 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $72,790 (65) | $72,616 (29) | $72,930 (36) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,846 (48) | $57,642 (18) | $56,369 (30) |
| Instructor | $47,648 (35) | $46,069 (13) | $48,581 (22) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,466 (191) | $70,284 (78) | $68,901 (113) |
| Professor | $96,287 (43) | $96,657 (18) | $96,021 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $72,790 (65) | $72,616 (29) | $72,930 (36) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,846 (48) | $57,642 (18) | $56,369 (30) |
| Instructor | $47,648 (35) | $46,069 (13) | $48,581 (22) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 280 | 221 | 59 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 265 | 211 | 54 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Football | 85 | 85 | - |
| Soccer | 29 | 17 | 12 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 37 | 31 | 6 |
| Cross Country | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Wrestling | 39 | 39 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $6,950 | $4,703 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,850 | $3,319 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 30 | 18 | 12 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 16% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 13% |
| Female | 19% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 3% |
| Asian | 12% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| White | 18% |
| Unknown | 20% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 1 |
| Burglary | 11 | 12 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
