Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at William Rainey Harper College is $9,990 for Illinois residents and $11,802 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.48% for Illinois residents and increased by 0.41% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($4,914) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,174.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Harper College is $10,038 for Illinois residents and $11,850 for out-of-state students which is a 0.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 0.48% for Illinois residents and increased by 0.41% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $25,140 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 25.12% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Illinois schools with tuition changes from last year at Illinois colleges tuition change page.
Harper College Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,942 $11,754$20,092
2023-2024$9,990$11,802$25,140
Change % 2023-20240.48%0.41%25.12%
2024-2025$10,038$11,850$31,456
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
William Rainey Harper College - COA
William Rainey Harper College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
William Rainey Harper College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Harper College. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $393 for Illinois residents and $468 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$391$466
2023-2024$393$468
2024-2025$395$470
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
William Rainey Harper College - Tuition per Credit Hour
William Rainey Harper College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between William Rainey Harper College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between William Rainey Harper College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
William Rainey Harper College$9,990$11,802
College of DuPage$10,410$12,510
College of Lake County$10,531$14,036
Moraine Valley Community College$8,502$9,846
Joliet Junior College$12,750$13,800
Elgin Community College$7,140$9,516

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at William Rainey Harper College.
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William Rainey Harper College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$9,990$1,100$25,140$11,802$1,100 $25,140
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