Harper College

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Begin your journey at Harper College

With affordable tuition, flexible schedules and career-focused programs designed to fit your goals, Harper College makes it easy to take the next step. Whether you want to jump-start your college education, gain real-world skills, or explore your passions, we're here to help you every step of the way.

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Meet With an Admissions Specialist

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13,900+

students enrolled in Fall 2024

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100+

different programs offered

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$34.6M

in scholarship money awarded in 2023-24

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19:1

students-to-faculty ratio

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Make college more affordable

Start your journey at Harper College and discover affordable ways to earn your degree. Wondering about paying for college? Harper's low tuition rates and financial aid options means you can attend college without the burden of excessive debt.

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Find your path

Whether you're looking to transfer to a four-year university or if you want to get the training you need to begin your career, Harper College offers the courses, degrees and certificates to help you achieve your goals.

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You can save up to $74,000 on the cost of your bachelor's degree by starting at Harper. You can even complete your degree on campus through Harper College's University Center.

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Degrees and certificates

Find programs in your area of interest, including the arts, business, education, health care, public service, manufacturing and more.

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Honors program

Honors students benefit from smaller classes, engaging with high-achieving peers and developing leadership skills in a challenging environment.

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Apprenticeships

Earn money while you learn. With apprenticeship programs, you learn on the job and your employer pays your tuition.

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Flexible learning options

Harper offers online and blended course programs that allow you to choose how and when you learn.

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Start Smart program

Start Smart classes help ease the transition for new students by addressing common concerns and providing essential support.

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Contact us

Map of Building C, Room C-103B

Admissions Outreach
Building C, Room C103
847.925.6700
Email Admissions
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On Campus Hours—C103 (Summer Hours):
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to Noon

On Campus Hours—One Stop A250:
Monday–Thursday: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Remote Summer Hours (phone, email, and chat):
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to Noon

The office is closed on college holidays.

Last Updated: 6/23/25