Study at Olney Central CollegeOlney Central College is one of the four community colleges under the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges system. It was established in the 1960s and merged with Frontier Community College and Lincoln Trail College in 1969 to form the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges District. Olney Central College is located in Olney, Illinois. Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Olney Central College offers associate's degrees and certificate programs in the fields of accounting and computing, cosmetology, nursing, massage therapy, radiography and music, among others. Students of IECC-OCC can also opt for 4-year online degrees through Franklin University. The men's sports teams of Olney Central College are known as the Blue Knights, while the women's teams are called the Lady Blue Knights. The teams participate in basketball, baseball and softball. The college also supports the Phi Beta Lambda society. Profile of Olney Central College Olney Central College is in a self-contained town, in Olney, IL. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Olney Central College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree. Course Topics 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. Olney Central College Selectivity All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. Faculty Some professors at Olney Central College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Student Enrolment The school, in 2007, had 1, 610 students (1, 042 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Olney Central College. Student Life 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. " Olney Central College Programs and Degrees
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