by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for William Rainey Harper College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at William Rainey Harper College came in at $10,062 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $11,874. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees added up to $570 in-state and $570 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,492 | $11,304 |
| Fees | $570 | $570 |
| Total | $10,062 | $11,874 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does William Rainey Harper College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how William Rainey Harper College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, William Rainey Harper College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the William Rainey Harper College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at William Rainey Harper College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,372 | $11,184 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,372 | $11,184 |
| One Year Ago | $9,420 | $11,232 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,492 | $11,304 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Harper College has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition increased 0.6%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $11,950 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.64%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $10,126. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 0.54%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $11,938.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,126 | $11,938 |
| In 2 Years | $10,191 | $12,003 |
| In 3 Years | $10,256 | $12,068 |
| In 4 Years | $10,322 | $12,133 |
| In 5 Years | $10,388 | $12,199 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $48,142, or about $40,895 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at William Rainey Harper College, check out the William Rainey Harper College Financial Aid page.
