Fast Facts

Founding

Edgecombe Technical Institute opened as an extension unit of Wilson County Technical Institute in 1967. In August 1968, the new school held its first classes.

Facilities

Tarboro campus 120 acres, 12 buildings
Rocky Mount campus 1 city block, 3 buildings

Operating Budget

$24.9 million

ECC Foundation

Total Assets $3,349801
Endowed Net Assets $2,216,574

Student Enrollment

Curriculum Students

Fall 2023 1,583
Spring 2024 (estimate) 1,508

Continuing Education Students

January 2022 – December 2022 3,395

Curriculum Students

Fall 2023

Average Age 27
Female 75%
Male 25%
Part-time students 86%
Employed while enrolled 41%
Edgecombe County Residents 51%
Out-of-county residents 49%

Continuing Education Students

Female 50.4%
Male 49.5%

Tuition and Fees

2024

In-state per semester hour $76 tuition, $90 tuition & fees
$1,270 per semester (15 hours)
Out-of-state per semester hour $268 tuition, $282 tuition & fees
$4,150 per semester (15 hours)

Financial Aid

Federal Financial Aid

Students receiving federal aid, including PELL grants, loans, and work-study 91%
Students receiving PELL grants 87% (995 students)
Average PELL award amount $3,555
Total PELL awards $1,560,499

ECC Foundation Assistance

Scholarships available 85
Average award amount $150 – 1,000
Total scholarships $79,000

Offerings

Curriculum Programs

Degree programs 49
Diploma programs 25
Certificate programs 55
Collaborative high school certificate programs 25

Continuing Education Programs

Classes (Spring – Fall 2022) 643
  • Occupational Extension – Computer Skills, Effective Teacher Training, Medication Aide, NAI Refresher, Nurse Aide I & II, Phlebotomy, Real Estate, Safety/OSHA/Hazcom/Hazwoper Training, Spanish for the Workplace, Welding, Forklift Operator, etc.
  • Human Resources Development – Career Readiness Certification Prep; Interview, Resumé, Application (IRA) Workshop; Job Smart for the 21st Century; NC Works; On Target Employment; Technology in the Workplace; Transitions to Employment; etc.
  • College & Career Readiness – Adult High School Diploma Program, ELA English Language Acquisition (formerly ESL), High School Equivalency Program, Pre-Curriculum/Pre-Employment Academic Remediation, Transition to Post-Secondary Education
  • Small Business Center – Small Business Consulting, Starting Your Own Business, etc.
  • Special Programs – Alive@25/Defensive Driving, Community Service, Ed2Go online courses, Gunsmithing, Historic Preservation, Hobbies and Crafts, Notary Public, Upholstery, etc.
  • Public Safety – ACLS, BLET, Detention Officer Certification Training, Correctional Training, CPR, EMS & EMT, Firefighter Training, Law Enforcement & K9 Training, PALS

Online Education (Fall 2022)

Courses 188
Students 1,395

Types of Online Learning:

  • Online – Online courses anytime and anywhere internet access is available. Classroom attendance is not required.
  • Hybrid – Combination of in-person and online classes. Meets 49% or less in person.
  • Blended – Combination of in-person and online classes. Meets at least 50% or more in person.

Library

Print volumes 36,111
Electronic resources 390,389
Computers, printers, copiers 65
Information Literacy orientations and classes  28

Faculty & Staff

Full-time curriculum faculty 66
Part-time curriculum faculty 51
Full-time staff 82
Student/instructor ratio 13:1

Curriculum Faculty Degrees

Doctorate degree 9%
Master’s degree 56%
Bachelor’s degree 18%
Associate’s degree 9%
Diplomas & other credentials 8%