Olney Central College
- A community college that has been making a difference in southeastern Illinois since 1963. OCC offers several two-year baccalaureate-oriented transfer degrees and more than 25 two-year technical degrees and certificates. Most degree programs are offered in both day and evening format and several courses are offered in an online format. On-campus students have an added opportunity to participate in inter-collegiate sports, music, band, several choirs, and various theater productions. The beautiful 100-plus acre campus is located adjacent to Illinois Route 130 in the northwestern section of Olney, Illinois.
School Highlights
Olney Central College serves 1,034 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 52%.
Top Rankings
Olney Central College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 17% over five years.
| Olney Central College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 101 staff | 239 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Our faculty is dedicated to offering each student a quality classroom experience with individualized attention. The new Associate in Science and Arts degree, one of five transfer degrees offered by IECC, provides a well-articulated course curriculum, which eases your transfer to Illinois' four-year universities. Our four colleges are among the first in the state to offer this diverse degree. IECC offers a variety of technical programs, including computer technology, industrial quality management, manufacturing technologies, and telecommunications, that lead to successful careers in industry and business. Our health career opportunities provide many area health-care facilities with highly trained and qualified personnel. Our alliance with Franklin University offers IECC students new opportunities for completing an on-line baccalaureate degree, while balancing work and family responsibilities. Through the newest technologies, we offer student involvement with our entire network, including on-line registration. With the service Entrata, students have the ability to access classroom and campus information from any computer, anywhere. IECC's partnership with the Illinois Virtual Campus offers students on-line classes that fit into their schedules and educational goals.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Olney Central College is Wabash Valley College (27.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Wabash Valley CollegePublic2,646 students | 27.00 Mi2200 College Drive
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 393-2982 27.002,646 - 1,719 students | 28.90 Mi2 Frontier Drive
Fairfield, IL 62837
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(618) 393-2982 29.70797 - Vincennes UniversityPublic17,239 students | 31.10 Mi1002 N First St
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 888-8888 31.1017,239 - Lake Land CollegePublic4,466 students | 53.40 Mi5001 Lake Land Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-5253 53.404,466
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