High School Student

Harper College is accredited by NCA, the same institution as four-year colleges and universities in the midwest, such as University of Illinois, Northwestern University and Washington University. View academic programs.

Imagine saving $68,000+ in college expenses and still achieving academic success! It’s possible when you compare Harper to the cost of 2 years at a major university.

Attend classes taught by our world-class faculty members, not teaching assistants. Our smaller classes give you 1-to-1 access with instructors, unlike many schools.

Choose from Associate’s Degrees, technical certifications, 2-year Bachelor’s Degree prep, and online courses, with flexible schedules. You may be able to earn college credit while still in high school.

Looking to make good money after graduation? Join the thousands of students who earn job-ready degrees and certifications in computer technology, business, marketing, e-commerce, law enforcement, and more.

As a high school student applying to a college, you are judged on your high school GPA, class rank and performance on the ACT or SAT. But as a transfer student, most four-year institutions will only look at your Harper GPA for admissions purposes – and some may only look to see if you’ve earned an associate’s degree. You may have a better chance of getting into your top school as a transfer student.

Save money by taking pre-requisite or core classes here and transferring your credits to a 4-year institution. Begin your bachelor's at Harper and then transfer.

Harper College student life offers dozens of activities, groups, and events where you can join in and develop new friendships that could last a lifetime. Love sports? Or the arts? You’ll find plenty of opportunities to follow your interests here.