William Rainey Harper College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,252

1.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,608

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

13,069

30.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.6%

757 Graduates

About

William Rainey Harper College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at William Rainey Harper College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (946 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (440 degrees), and General Studies (147 degrees).

In 2023, 4,346 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at William Rainey Harper College. 60.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,196 degrees), 1.99 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,102 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at William Rainey Harper College is $3,252, which is $−5,001 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at William Rainey Harper College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 579 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at William Rainey Harper College is $3,252, which is $5,001 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,608.

In 2023, 36% of undergraduate students attending William Rainey Harper College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,252

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at William Rainey Harper College was $3,252. The cost of tuition at William Rainey Harper College is $−5,001 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of William Rainey Harper College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,608

2023 Value

18.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 William Rainey Harper College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,608. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of William Rainey Harper College grew by 18.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of William Rainey Harper College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,360

Room and Board

$1,328

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at William Rainey Harper College was of $15,360 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.44% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,328. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at William Rainey Harper College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

36% of undergraduate students at William Rainey Harper College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 16.3% with respect to 2022, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at William Rainey Harper College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at William Rainey Harper College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 579 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

William Rainey Harper College had a total enrollment of 13,069 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at William Rainey Harper College is 4,003 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,066. This means that 30.6% of students enrolled at William Rainey Harper College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at William Rainey Harper College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.4% White, 32.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 4.21% Black or African American, 3.45% Two or More Races, 1.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.253% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at William Rainey Harper College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.6%), followed by White Female (21.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at William Rainey Harper College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,069 students. The full-time enrollment at William Rainey Harper College is 4,003 and the part-time enrollment is 9,066. This means that 30.6% of students enrolled at William Rainey Harper College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at William Rainey Harper College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at William Rainey Harper College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), William Rainey Harper College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at William Rainey Harper College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,543 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,278 enrolled students
Asian
1,818 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at William Rainey Harper College is 42.4% White, 32.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 4.21% Black or African American, 3.45% Two or More Races, 1.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.253% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 100 students (0.765%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 886 more women than men received degrees from William Rainey Harper College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at William Rainey Harper College is white (2,196 degrees awarded). There were 1.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,102 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at William Rainey Harper College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (946 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (440 degrees) and General Studies (147 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at William Rainey Harper College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,011 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (440 degrees), and Precision Production (88 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Rainey Harper College are Registered nurses (1,497,050 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (185,381 people), Medical & health services managers (175,870 people), Other managers (172,267 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (156,655 people).

The most specialized majors at William Rainey Harper College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,011 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (440 degrees), Precision Production (88 degrees), Human Sciences (74 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (96 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Rainey Harper College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at William Rainey Harper College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,011 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (440 degrees), Precision Production (88 degrees), Human Sciences (74 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (96 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Rainey Harper College are Elementary & secondary schools (284,364 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (132,067 people), Computer Systems Design (99,865 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (97,238 people), and Construction (61,923 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by William Rainey Harper College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
946 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
440 degrees awarded
General Studies
147 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at William Rainey Harper College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 946 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at William Rainey Harper College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,730

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,616

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,730 degrees were awarded to men at William Rainey Harper College, which is 0.661 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,616).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at William Rainey Harper College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 788 degrees were awarded to men at William Rainey Harper College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.732 times less than the 1,076 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,076 degrees were awarded to men at William Rainey Harper College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.37 times more than the 788 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 26% of students graduating from William Rainey Harper College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at William Rainey Harper College is Female and Asian (60.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.85% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,196 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,102 degrees awarded
Asian
614 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at William Rainey Harper College is white (2,196 degrees awarded). There were 1.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,102 degrees).

1.98% of degree recipients (86 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,259 degrees awarded
White Male
937 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
711 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at William Rainey Harper College is white female (1,259 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (937 degrees).

Operations

William Rainey Harper College has an endowment valued at nearly $39.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.15M (20.5%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, William Rainey Harper College had a total salary expenditure of 177M. William Rainey Harper College employs 79 Professors, 52 Associate professors and 35 Assistant professors. Most academics at William Rainey Harper College are Female Professor (47), Male Professor (32), and Female Associate professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Rainey Harper College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 131 employees, Service, with 103 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 79 employees.

Endowment

$39.7M

2023 Endowment

3.36%

growth from 2022

William Rainey Harper College has an endowment valued at about $39.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of William Rainey Harper College grew 3.36% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.9M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at William Rainey Harper College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$78.2M

2023 Salaries

1.39%

growth from 2022

In 2023, William Rainey Harper College paid a median of $78.2M in salaries, which represents 44.1% of their overall expenditure ($177M) and a 1.39% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.12% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.26% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.7M

Instructional Salaries

196

Number of Employees

In 2023, William Rainey Harper College paid a total of $19.7M to 196 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

79 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

131 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at William Rainey Harper College were Professor with 79 employees, Associate professor with 52 employees, and Assistant professor with 35 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Rainey Harper College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 131 employees, Service with 103 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 79 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at William Rainey Harper College was Female Professor with 47 employees, Male Professor with 32 employees, and Female Associate professor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at William Rainey Harper College.

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