William Rainey Harper College

William Rainey Harper College is a public two-year institution located in Palatine, Illinois, in a large suburban area. The college enrolls 21,901 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 48.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 46% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 77% (IPEDS 2023).

Harper College offers an extensive selection of certificate programs across healthcare, trades, technology, and culinary arts. Offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Welding Technology/Welder, Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, System/Networking and LAN/WAN Management, Building/Property Maintenance, and Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator General Production, at both 1–2 year and 2–4 year certificate levels.

Located in Palatine, IL, in Chicago's northwest suburbs, William Rainey Harper College serves one of the largest community college student populations in Illinois, providing broad access to career-focused technical and health science credentials.