Olney Central Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,960
- Out-of-State Tuition: $12,460
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Olney Central:
- Total Enrollment: 3,726, including 373 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 56.3% men, 43.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 63%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 16%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 66%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 77 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 5 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
Olney Central Overview
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (Olney Central) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Olney, IL. It is classified as special-use Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The Olney Central's tuition & fees is $10,960 for Illinois residents and $12,460 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 79% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $3,611.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,726 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is $10,960 for in-state students and $12,460 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,696 for Illinois residents and $12,581 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,960 | $12,460 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,696 | $12,581 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Olney Central
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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