Olney Central College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	57%

Located in Olney, Illinois, Olney Central College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Olney Central College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Olney Central College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Olney Central College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 68% at Olney Central College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,056

Cost of attendance at Olney Central College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,082

Cost of attendance at Olney Central College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Olney Central College received on average $6,667 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,667

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	88	44%	$5,439	$478,647
Other Federal Grant	107	54%	$5,940	$635,527
State Grant/Scholarships	65	33%	$1,078	$70,053
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	143	72%	$3,924	$561,108
Total Grant & Scholarships	190	95%	$6,667	$1,266,688

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Olney Central College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Olney Central College students is 57.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.2%.

57.3%

asian 66.7% 2 students
African American 62.5% 5 students
white 57.1% 117 students
hispanic 40.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Olney Central College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Olney Central College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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