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Olean Business Institute

Overview of Olean Business Institute

The campus of Olean Business Institute is in Olean, NY, which is a self-contained town. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Olean Business Institute include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Olean Business Institute is known for its programs in law, business and management, office and administration, and computer science and engineering.

Olean Business Institute Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 87 students enrolled (82 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Olean Business Institute are female.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Olean Business Institute

Olean Business Institute
301 N Union St
Olean, NY 14760
General Phone: (716) 372-7978
http://www.obi.edu

Olean Business Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management9accounting, business and related services, accounting and related services
Medical Support And Technology8medical assistant
Computer Science And Engineering5computer and info science, computer support
Law2legal assistant
Office And Administration2administrative assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Olean Business Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree247
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years25

Student Body

In 2007, Olean Business Institute had a total enrollment of 87 students (82 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White98%
Black1%
American Indian1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1916%
20-2110%
22-245%
25-2916%
30-3415%
35-3914%
40-4915%
50-641%

Olean Business Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %
Part-Time67 %

Olean Business Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Olean, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Olean Business Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 10,000
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,000
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid:
Olean Business Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 900300)

Olean Business Institute Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year0*4$32,466
All faculty totalacademic year0*4$32,466

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Olean Business Institute Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Olean Business Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Olean Business Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%Olean Business Institute Female % of student body
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Olean Business Institute % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Olean Business Institute % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in law
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Olean Business Institute % of degrees in law
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Olean Business Institute % of degrees in office and administration
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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