Harper College, officially William Rainey Harper College, is a public community college located in Palatine, Illinois, serving approximately 26,500 students annually. Established by referendum in 1965 and opened in 1967, it offers more than 100 career and transfer programs including associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and continuing education across 10 Areas of Interest. The main campus is a 200-acre site in Palatine with additional locations including the Harper Professional Center in Schaumburg, Learning and Career Center in Prospect Heights, Education and Work Center in Hanover Park, and the American Job Center in Wheeling.