Edgecombe Community College
Edgecombe Community College (ECC) is located in Tarboro, North Carolina and serves more than 2,000 students currently. ECC was established back in 1967as Wilson County Technical Institute but changed its name back in 1987 when the campus expanded in size. This school boasts a campus that is 120 acres in size and has 11 buildings. ECC offers students in the area more than 200 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Students can find great workplace training at this school as well as many robust associate’s degree programs.
The ECC nursing program has proven to be one of the most popular areas of study in the entire school. ECC students will be able to sign up for the practical nursing program or the associate’s degree nursing program. Students who already have achieved LPN status can seek advanced placement in the ADN program. There is also a bachelor’s of science in nursing transfer program through East Carolina University that students can enjoy. All nursing students in this program will be taught to practice in a dynamic environment. The curriculum will involve both classroom experiences and clinical experiences in assigned healthcare agencies. The ECC nursing program has the accreditation of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students2,198 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate61% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 10/01/2014 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $76/credit | |
| In State Students | $76/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $268/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,420 | $3,420 | $12,060 |
| ADN | 70 | $5,320 | $5,320 | $18,760 |
| BSN | 125 | $9,500 | $9,500 | $33,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Edgecombe Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 74% | $4,494 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $917 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 35% | $1,364 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $1,685 |
| Federal Student Loans | 26% | $6,439 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,080
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,407 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,529 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,689 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,861 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
2,198
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,682
Women
516
Men
32%
Full-time
68%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
57% |
|
White |
35% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.
