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Olney Central College

Olney, IL·Public·549 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 549 students.

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549
Students
$9,968
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$34,400
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Olney Central College is a public institution located in Olney, Illinois with approximately 549 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,968 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

Olney Central College is a public community college in Olney, Illinois. It confers associate degrees and technical certificates and also offers online bachelor's degrees through its affiliation with Franklin University. Olney Central College is a member of the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges district.

Worth considering if you're looking to minimize debt while earning a local credential — graduates leave with just $5,500 in median debt, which is exceptionally low. The median earnings of $34,400 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense as a launchpad for an associate degree or technical certificate with a clear career path in mind, not as a four-year investment. The small campus (549 students) means a tight-knit environment, but prospective students should go in with realistic expectations about long-term earning potential.

Founded
1963
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions35%
Business & Marketing5%
Computer Science1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,390
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,340
Avg Net Price
$9,968
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants34%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White90%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino4%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (549 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Olney Central College

305 N West Street

Olney, IL 62450

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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