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
$27.3 million
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Foundation
| Total Assets | $5,498,455 |
| Endowed Net Assets | $4,453,992 |
Student Enrollment
Curriculum Students
| Fall 2025 | 1,782 |
| Spring 2026 (estimate) | 1,692 |
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 , $90 tuition & $1,270 per semester (15 hours) |
| Out-of-state per semester hour | $268 , $282 tuition & $4,150 per semester (15 hours) |
Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid
| Students receiving federal aid, including PELL grants, loans, and work-study | 96% |
| Students receiving PELL grants | 86% |
| Average PELL award amount | $4,001 |
| Total PELL awards | $4,165,944 |
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 | 53 |
| Diploma programs | 20 |
| Certificate programs | 55 |
| Collaborative high school certificate programs | 23 |
Continuing Education Programs
| Classes (Spring – Fall 2026) | 766 |
- 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), NC Fast Certification.
- 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 | 36,501 |
| Electronic resources | 3,521,230 |
| Computers, printers, copiers | 61 |
| Information Literacy orientations and classes | 3 |
Faculty & Staff
| Full-time curriculum faculty | 60 |
| Part-time curriculum faculty | 42 |
| Full-time staff | 82 |
| Student/instructor ratio | 13:1 |
Curriculum Faculty Degrees
| Doctorate degree | 14% |
| Master’s degree | 47% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 20% |
| Associate’s degree | 10% |
| Diplomas & other credentials | 9% |