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Edgecombe Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate90.1%

Edgecombe’s 90% acceptance rate means access is built into the admissions model, so your strategy should focus on starting ready to succeed. Because Edgecombe is test-optional, submit scores when they clearly strengthen your profile, and pay close attention to placement, program requirements, and the support you will use to stay on track.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Edgecombe Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Edgecombe Community College enrolls about 1,495 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Edgecombe’s freshman retention rate is 79%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Location

Tarboro, NC

Undergrad Enrollment1,495

Freshman Retention79%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio10:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Edgecombe Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Edgecombe, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes that could improve your superscore, with your final fall retake early enough for scores to arrive by Edgecombe’s Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At Edgecombe, in-state tuition is $2,432, while out-of-state tuition is $8,576. Financial aid can help students manage remaining costs, so review grant, scholarship, work-study, and loan options when planning your budget.

In-State Tuition$2,432

Out-of-State Tuition$8,576

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Edgecombe Community College’s out-of-state tuition is $8,576, compared with $2,432 for in-state students. Because Edgecombe is a public community college, the amount students actually pay can vary based on eligibility for grants, scholarships, and other aid. Students should compare tuition with fees, books, transportation, and living costs when estimating their full budget.