A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Olney Central College are almost exclusively White with a small Black population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 7% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
93%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 0.6% more male students than female students enrolled at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College with a gender ratio of 19% men to 19% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Olney Central College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19%
|
| Women |
19%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
166
|
| Women |
165
|
Olney Central College serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 35.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145707 IPEDS survey data for Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College.
Last updated February 24, 2025