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$3,822Tuition
8,815Students
46%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$48,071Earnings
#13 in IllinoisPublic2-yearNCCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,822
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,802
Average Net Price
$6,186
Students Receiving Financial Aid
19.6%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,324
Books & Supplies
$1,100
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,184
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$108/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
47.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
2.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
19.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $4,276
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,310
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,614
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,663
$110,001+ $11,805

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Cost Overview

Families at Harper College pay between $4,276 and $11,805 annually depending on income. Students from households earning under $30,000 get the biggest break at just $4,276 per year. Even families making over $110,000 pay the full net price of $11,805, still reasonable for a two-year degree totaling around $23,610.

Most students graduate with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $10,184 translates to monthly payments of just $108. With graduates earning a median of $48,071 ten years out, that monthly payment represents only 2.7% of typical income. The 93.1% employment rate shows strong job placement success.

Only 19.58% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting Harper draws heavily from middle-class families who can afford to pay without significant federal aid. Lower-income students and career changers get the best financial value here, especially those planning to transfer to four-year schools.

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