Olney Central College

Olney Central College is a public two-year institution located in Olney, Illinois. The college enrolls 1,230 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 55 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 62% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 72% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting steady student persistence in a rural community college setting.

The college offers an extensive range of certificate programs across multiple vocational and technical fields. Health programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. Trades and technology programs include Welding Technology/Welder, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Remote Aircraft Pilot. Personal care offerings include Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General and Cosmetology Barber/Styling and Nail Instructor credentials.

Olney Central College serves Richland County and the surrounding southeastern Illinois region, providing affordable vocational and technical education to students who might otherwise need to travel considerable distances for specialized training. Its broad program portfolio makes it one of the more comprehensive community colleges in the region.