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Located in Palatine, Illinois, Harper College is one of Illinois’ top colleges and career training schools… and one of your most affordable options.

• Each year, we provide 40,000+ students with job-ready degrees and certifications in nursing, computer technology, business, marketing, e-commerce, law enforcement, and more. Apply now.

• With an Ivy League university costing around $40,000 per year, you could start your Bachelor's degree at Harper College instead and save up to $68,000 in two years. Who's the smarter student now?

• Chicago-area professionals look to Harper's Professional Advancement and Learning Center for career coaching and courses that boost their earning power.

More information at www.harpercollege.edu

Fast Facts

Founded: District established by referendum March 27, 1965

Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission

Student to Faculty Ratio: 18.4:1

Faculty: 200 full-time, approximately 653 part time

Enrollment: Credit: 26,441; Continuing Education Non-credit: 7,554
(Academic Year 2008/2009 unduplicated headcount)

Scholarships and Grants Awarded: $16 million

Programs Offered: 111 certificate programs; 41 Associate of Applied Science degree programs; 8 associate/transfer degree programs

Academic Honors: Trustees’ Honor List, Dean’s Honor List, Honor List, Honors Society, Phi Theta Kappa, Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX), Kappa Beta Delta

Student Activities: 40+ clubs and organizations including student newspaper and radio station.

Athletics: Football, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track and Field

Campus Size: 200 acres, 24 buildings, plus satellite campuses in Schaumburg and Prospect Heights

Facilities: 120 smart classrooms, mega labs with over 200 computers, 38 science labs, Performing Arts Center, Student Activities Center, Wellness Center and much more.