Edgecombe Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Edgecombe Community College is a public community college in Tarboro, North Carolina, enrolling about 1,397 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,073 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,640. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (52.2%) and White (31.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,640
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,073 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,397 17.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.54%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 54.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 17.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 24.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,217
- Room & Board: $7,584 annual estimate
Edgecombe Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Edgecombe Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Edgecombe Community College?
Edgecombe Community College is located in Tarboro, NC (ZIP 27886).
Is Edgecombe Community College public or private?
Edgecombe Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Edgecombe Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,640 in-state, $8,784 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,073.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | N/A |
| $30,001–$48,000 | N/A |
| $48,001–$75,000 | N/A |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,560.
How big is Edgecombe Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,397 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,217 students.
About 17% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Edgecombe Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 36.54%.
First-year retention: 79.2%.
What do graduates of Edgecombe Community College earn?
Median earnings: $27,119 six years after entry; $33,267 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,917.
69.21% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Edgecombe Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (40 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (38 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (33 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (33 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (29 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (27 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (22 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (21 completions)
- Medical Office Management/Administration (16 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Edgecombe Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.54%; median earnings $33,267 at 10 years; net price $6,073. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,640
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Edgecombe Community College was $2,640.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,073
2024 Value
In 2024 Edgecombe Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,073.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,292 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,073 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,560 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,136 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,584 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,474 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$49,896 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Edgecombe Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
69.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
28.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Edgecombe Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Edgecombe Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,280 | $8,420 | $7,354 |
| 2014 | $2,376 | $8,520 | $7,812 |
| 2015 | $2,376 | $8,520 | $7,487 |
| 2016 | $2,504 | $8,648 | $8,019 |
| 2017 | $2,522 | $8,666 | $5,203 |
| 2018 | $2,640 | $8,784 | $5,440 |
| 2019 | $2,640 | $8,784 | $4,868 |
| 2020 | $2,640 | $8,784 | $4,370 |
| 2021 | $2,640 | $8,784 | $4,731 |
| 2022 | $2,640 | $8,784 | $7,380 |
| 2023 | $2,640 | $8,784 | $6,073 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Edgecombe Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,397 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 26% male and 74% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (52.2%), White (31.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.8%). About 69.21% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
17.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Edgecombe Community College in 2024 is 1,397 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,217 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 52.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
36.54% 100% Completion Time
36.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.54% of students graduating from Edgecombe Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 8% male / 92% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 34% male / 66% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 36% male / 64% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Edgecombe Community College.
Return on Investment
$15,917 Median Student Debt
$33,267 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.85% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1269.46% Return on Investment
4.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Edgecombe Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 31 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 40 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 38 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 33 completions
4. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 33 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 29 completions
6. Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician: 27 completions
7. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 22 completions
8. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 21 completions
9. Medical Office Management/Administration: 16 completions
Most popular programs at Edgecombe Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Edgecombe Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Edgecombe Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 24.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,217
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,389
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Edgecombe Community College is a public institution located in Tarboro, NC, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,397 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (52.2%), White (31.3%), Hispanic or Latino (9.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 36.54%. Approximately 69.21% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Tarboro, NC 27886
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.54% graduation rate at Edgecombe Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Edgecombe Community College located?
Edgecombe Community College is located in Tarboro, NC.
How much does Edgecombe Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,640 and average net price is $6,073 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,584 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Edgecombe Community College?
Edgecombe Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,217 students, Black or African American (52.2%), White (31.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Edgecombe Community College?
About 54.0% of students at Edgecombe Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Edgecombe Community College earn?
Median earnings are $27,119 six years after entry and $33,267 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Edgecombe Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Edgecombe Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,917.
Is Edgecombe Community College public or private?
Edgecombe Community College is a public institution located in Tarboro, NC.
Is Edgecombe Community College an HBCU?
No. Edgecombe Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Edgecombe Community College a tribal college?
No. Edgecombe Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Edgecombe Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Edgecombe Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.8%).
Is Edgecombe Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Edgecombe Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- North Carolina trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.