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$3,894
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$1,947 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$3,115 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$5,452 saved
26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $5,452potential savings
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Men's teams
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Women's teams
Team Sports(5)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
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Net Price(family income < $30K)
$9,446
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$48,071
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,184
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Harper College
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $130 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $1,947
8 exams
24 credits
Save $3,115
14 exams
42 credits
Save $5,452
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$1,947 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$3,115 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$5,452 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 5 | 52 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 10 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 52 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 52 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
Harper College caps total exam credit at 42 credits toward a degree. The exams above add up to 115, so you cannot claim them all — any savings estimate here uses the 42-credit ceiling.
Type
Community College
Location
Palatine, Illinois
Cook County
Control
Public
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