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Olney Central College is in a self-contained town, in Olney, Illinois. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Olney Central College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Olney Central College include nursing and emergency medicine.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Some professors at Olney Central College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 1,701 students (1,075 full-time equivalent).
Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges District 529 is to provide excellence in teaching, learning, public service, and economic development."
More complete details are provided below.
Olney Central College
305 N West St
Olney, IL 62450
http://www.iecc.edu/occ
Olney Central College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 223 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Liberal Arts | 165 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 67 | industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, computer repair, HVAC |
| Medical Adminstration | 31 | medical transcription, health and medical administrative |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 20 | cosmetology |
| Science | 15 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 14 | health diagnostic professions |
| Production Trades | 10 | welding |
| Office And Administration | 9 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and administration |
| Business And Management | 7 | accounting and computer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | massage therapy |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Olney Central College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 358 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 146 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 70 | 5 |
In 2005, Olney Central College had a total enrollment of 1,701 students (1,075 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 93% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Indiana | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Olney, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,014 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Olney Central College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 174200)
Olney Central College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $39,489 | 28 | $41,366 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $39,489 | 28 | $41,366 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 42 | 42 | 84 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 33 | 33 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Olney Central College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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