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

$28.9 million

ECC Foundation

Total Assets $5,498,455
Endowed Net Assets $4,453,992

Student Enrollment

Curriculum Students

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

Continuing Education Students

January 2024 – December 2024 3,245

Curriculum Students

Fall 2023

Average Age 26
Female 75%
Male 25%
Part-time students 86%
Employed while enrolled 41%
Edgecombe County Residents 49%
Out-of-county residents 51%

Continuing Education Students

Female 52%
Male 48%

Tuition and Fees

2026

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

Total Scholarships 82 (77 endowed)
Total amount available for scholarships $105,000
Average award amount $100-2,350

Offerings

Curriculum Programs

Degree programs 50
Diploma programs 21
Certificate programs 51
Collaborative high school certificate programs 28

Continuing Education Programs

Classes (Spring – Fall 2025) 691
  • Occupational Extension – Computer Skills, Effective Teacher Training, Community Health Worker, Medication Aide, NAI Refresher, Nurse Aide I & II, Phlebotomy, Real Estate, Safety/OSHA/Hazcom/Hazwoper Training, Spanish for the Workplace, Welding, Forklift Operator, and NCCER Certified Construction.
  • 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; Digital Literacy (NORTHSTAR).
  • 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 training through one-on-one assistance, seminars, and webinars.
  • Special Programs – 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 2025)

Courses 72
Students 1,509

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.
  • Hyflex – Offers students the choice to attend classes in-person or live online (synchronous), on a session-by-session basis, all while covering the same material and working toward the same outcomes, allowing for maximum flexibility in how they engage with course content

Library

Print volumes 38,120
Electronic resources 444,310
Computers, printers, copiers 65
Information Literacy orientations and classes  12

Faculty & Staff

Full-time curriculum faculty 64
Part-time curriculum faculty 63
Full-time staff 82
Student/instructor ratio 13:1

Curriculum Faculty Degrees

Doctorate degree 10%
Master’s degree 46%
Bachelor’s degree 19%
Associate’s degree 13%
Diplomas & other credentials 12%