Harper College will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Harper welcomes you to speak with the Business Office both in-person and remotely. Please see the contact information below for both on-campus and remote availability. We look forward to seeing you.
| Rate Type | Rate per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| In-District Residents per Credit Hour | $145.75 |
| Out-of-district per Credit Hour | $410.00 |
| Out-of-State per Credit Hour | $485.50 |
| International Student per Credit Hour | $485.50 |
***Rates are subject to change without notice.
Designated programs may have higher rates.
Please Note: Health Care programs may have variable tuition and additional costs. More information regarding specific health care career program costs is provided at the information sessions.
| Credit Hours | In District Tuition | Registration Fee | Activity Fee | Universal Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $145.75 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $22.00 | $207.75 |
| 2 | $291.50 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $44.00 | $375.50 |
| 3 | $437.25 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $66.00 | $543.25 |
| 4 | $583.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $88.00 | $711.00 |
| 5 | $728.75 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $110.00 | $878.75 |
| 6 | $874.50 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $132.00 | $1,046.50 |
| 7 | $1,020.25 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $154.00 | $1,214.25 |
| 8 | $1,166.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $176.00 | $1,382.00 |
| 9 | $1,311.75 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $198.00 | $1,549.75 |
| 10 | $1,457.50 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $220.00 | $1,717.50 |
| 11 | $1,603.25 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $242.00 | $1,885.25 |
| 12 | $1,749.00 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $264.00 | $2,078.00 |
| 13 | $1,894.75 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $286.00 | $2,245.75 |
| 14 | $2,040.50 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $308.00 | $2,413.50 |
| 15 | $2,186.25 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $330.00 | $2,581.25 |
| 16 | $2,332.00 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $352.00 | $2,749.00 |
| 17 | $2,477.75 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $374.00 | $2,916.75 |
| 18 | $2,623.50 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $396.00 | $3,084.50 |
Please Note: These are the baseline fees for classes and does not include the cost of books. Some classes may also have fees such as: Course Supply Fee, Other Fee.
| Credit Hours | Out of District Tuition | Registration Fee | Activity Fee | Universal Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $410.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $22.00 | $472.00 |
| 2 | $820.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $44.00 | $904.00 |
| 3 | $1,230.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $66.00 | $1,336.00 |
| 4 | $1,640.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $88.00 | $1,768.00 |
| 5 | $2,050.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $110.00 | $2,200.00 |
| 6 | $2,460.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $132.00 | $2,632.00 |
| 7 | $2,870.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $154.00 | $3,064.00 |
| 8 | $3,280.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $176.00 | $3,496.00 |
| 9 | $3,690.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $198.00 | $3,928.00 |
| 10 | $4,100.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $220.00 | $4,360.00 |
| 11 | $4,510.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $242.00 | $4,792.00 |
| 12 | $4,920.00 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $264.00 | $5,249.00 |
| 13 | $5,330.00 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $286.00 | $5,681.00 |
| 14 | $5,740.00 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $308.00 | $6,113.00 |
| 15 | $6,150.00 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $330.00 | $6,545.00 |
| 16 | $6,560.00 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $352.00 | $6,977.00 |
| 17 | $6,970.00 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $374.00 | $7,409.00 |
| 18 | $7,380.00 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $396.00 | $7,841.00 |
Please Note: These are the baseline fees for classes and does not include the cost of books. Some classes may also have fees such as: Course Supply Fee, Other Fee.
| Credit Hours | Out of State and International Tuition | Registration Fee | Activity Fee | Universal Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $485.50 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $22.00 | $547.50 |
| 2 | $971.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $44.00 | $1,055.00 |
| 3 | $1,456.50 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $66.00 | $1,562.50 |
| 4 | $1,942.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $88.00 | $2,070.00 |
| 5 | $2,427.50 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $110.00 | $2,577.50 |
| 6 | $2,913.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $132.00 | $3,085.00 |
| 7 | $3,398.50 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $154.00 | $3,592.50 |
| 8 | $3,884.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $176.00 | $4,100.00 |
| 9 | $4,369.50 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $198.00 | $4,607.50 |
| 10 | $4,855.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $220.00 | $5,115.00 |
| 11 | $5,340.50 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $242.00 | $5,622.50 |
| 12 | $5,826.00 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $264.00 | $6,155.00 |
| 13 | $6,311.50 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $286.00 | $6,662.50 |
| 14 | $6,797.00 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $308.00 | $7,170.00 |
| 15 | $7,282.50 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $330.00 | $7,677.50 |
| 16 | $7,768.00 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $352.00 | $8,185.00 |
| 17 | $8,253.50 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $374.00 | $8,692.50 |
| 18 | $8,739.00 | $15.00 | $50.00 | $396.00 | $9,200.00 |
Please Note: These are the baseline fees for classes and does not include the cost of books. Some classes may also have fees such as: Course Supply Fee, Other Fee.
The following programs are charged 1.5x the regular rate of tuition due to the nature of clinical experience and individual instruction required, along with specialized technology and equipment necessary to offer these programs.
Harper College offers a 100% tuition discount on credit courses to district residents who are 65 years of age or older.
To qualify for the discount:
Example: If your class begins on August 24, you may register for the discount beginning August 21, provided space is available.
Important: The discount covers tuition only. You are responsible for paying all applicable fees by the assigned due date.
Harper College's Business EdVantage program may allow eligible employees who live outside the Harper College district but work for an organization within the district to enroll in college credit courses at in-district tuition rates.
Eligibility requirements and verification procedures apply. For the most current information, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit the Business EdVantage program.
Questions? Contact the Registration Office at 847-925-6500.
Students who live outside the Harper College district may qualify for in-district tuition through the statewide CAREER Agreement if they enroll in a certificate or degree program at Harper College that is not offered at their local community college.
Next Steps: Before registering for classes at Harper College, contact your local community college to confirm its participation in the CAREER Agreement and ask about the eligibility requirements and application process.
A one-time, nonrefundable $25 application fee is charged to new students applying for admission to credit courses. This fee covers the cost of processing the application.
A nonrefundable $15 registration fee is charged each semester to students registering for credit courses. This fee remains due even if a student drops all registered courses for the semester.
For the 2026–2027 academic year, an activity fee is charged each semester based on the number of credit hours a student takes:
Students enrolled only in Community Education or Continuing Professional Education courses are not required to pay the activity fee. However, they may choose to pay the fee to obtain a HarperCard. For more information, visit Student Involvement.
A universal fee is charged per credit hour to support student services and campus facilities, including:
A course supply fee may be charged for specific courses to cover consumable supplies, materials, and other course-related expenses not included in tuition. These may include required materials for Health Career programs and licensing fees for course-specific tests or software.
A course materials fee may be charged for specific courses to cover required digital learning resources, including electronic textbooks (eBooks) and access to online course materials.
Additional course fees may be charged to cover non-consumable supplies, materials, or specialized instruction not included in tuition.
Detailed Cost of Attendance Information
| Living with Parent | Living Off Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs: | ||
| Tuition and Fees | $5,163 | $5,163 |
| Indirect Costs: | ||
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Transportation | $3,220 | $3,220 |
| Living Expenses (Housing & Food) | $8,397 | $15,220 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| Total COA - Fall and Spring | $28,660 | $35,483 |
| Total COA - One Term (Fall, Spring or Summer) | $14,330 | $17,741 |
| Total COA - Academic Year (Fall, Spring and Summer) | $42,990 | $53,224 |
| Living with Parent | Living Off Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs: | ||
| Tuition and Fees | $13,090 | $13,090 |
| Indirect Costs: | ||
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Transportation | $3,220 | $3,220 |
| Living Expenses (Housing & Food) | $8,397 | $15,220 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| Total COA - Fall and Spring | $36,587 | $43,410 |
| Total COA - One Term (Fall, Spring or Summer) | $18,294 | $21,705 |
| Total COA - Academic Year (Fall, Spring and Summer) | $54,881 | $65,115 |
| Living with Parent | Living Off Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs: | ||
| Tuition and Fees | $15,355 | $15,355 |
| Indirect Costs: | ||
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Transportation | $3,220 | $3,220 |
| Living Expenses (Housing & Food) | $8,397 | $15,220 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| Total COA - Fall and Spring | $38,852 | $45,675 |
| Total COA - One Term (Fall, Spring or Summer) | $19,427 | $22,838 |
| Total COA - Academic Year (Fall, Spring and Summer) | $58,279 | $68,513 |
Contact the Business Office
Harper College Business Office
Building A, Room A214
Phone: 847-925-6880
Email: businessoffice@harpercollege.edu
On-Campus Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.