C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
65/100 · earnings-weighted

Olney Central College

2-Year Public
📍 Olney, Illinois 62450
Outcomes
B
65/100
Affordability
B+
74/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
D
39/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

880
Total Enrollment
62%
Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,409
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Olney Central College ▼

15% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$140,471
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+11.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Olney Central College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$37,533
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,213
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,500
Median debt at graduation
63.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
17%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 17% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 65th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Olney Central College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$56,008—————
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions—$34,315-11%#76 of 109#87—
Precision Metal Working$30,893—————
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$24,120$25,012-5%#618 of 1025#664—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Olney Central College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $140,471
  • Avg rent near campus: $828/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 62824 (6.4% cap, Clay City)

Get the free 1-page report: rent-vs-dorm math, the 3 best nearby ZIPs by yield, and the “kiddie condo” strategy parents use.

✓ Sent — check your inbox

Free — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

🏆 Where Olney Central College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#7
Small Business Administration/Management
of 26 schools
#12
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
of 43 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $9,180 $11,250

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
47%
Receive Pell Grants
11%
Take Out Loans
$10,409
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,468
$30,001 - $48,000$10,466
$48,001 - $75,000$12,339
$75,001 - $110,000$10,762
$110,001+$13,339

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 559 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 155 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 66 grads/yr Small Business Administration/Management 58 grads/yr General Studies 52 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 47 grads/yr Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 44 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 35 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 32 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 23 grads/yr Agricultural Business Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Agricultural Production Operations, General 22 grads/yr Mining Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 14 grads/yr Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 12 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 12 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 10 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 8 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Olney Central College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Personal service managers, all other
$61k/yr 25,100 jobs

Student Demographics

880
Total Students
54%
Women
52%
Traditional Age (18-24)
15%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 88%
Hispanic 3%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 15%
With Family 85%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~133 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 61%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 12%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 52%
25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Olney Central College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Olney Central College?
Tuition at Olney Central College is $9,180 for in-state students and $11,250 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,409.
What is the graduation rate at Olney Central College?
The graduation rate at Olney Central College is 62%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Olney Central College a good school?
Olney Central College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Olney Central College?
Olney Central College has a total enrollment of 880 students.
Is there rental demand near Olney Central College?
Yes! Approximately 15% of students at Olney Central College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 133 students who need rental housing near campus.

Deciding between a dorm and buying near campus? Run the numbers for Olney Central College — four years of dorm costs vs. owning, including what you’d recover at resale. Buy vs Dorm calculator →

🎓 Similar Colleges to Olney Central College

Compare with other 2-Year public institutions of similar size.

C+
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL · 2,594 students
C+
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL · 1,871 students
C+
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL · 1,369 students
C
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL · 2,404 students
C
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL · 2,214 students
C
Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL · 1,433 students

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology