Tarboro is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of Edgecombe county. Its population is 12,748. There are 6 colleges near Tarboro, North Carolina - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 5 colleges are in 30 miles from Tarboro. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 41,524 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $11,960 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 89.21% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,160.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgecombe Community College In Tarboro |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,784 ($2,640) | Not Offered | 1,397 | 10 to 1 |
| Nash Community College 19.8 miles from Tarboro |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,866 ($2,866) | Not Offered | 2,780 | 20 to 1 |
| Wilson Community College 22.5 miles from Tarboro |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,716 ($2,572) | Not Offered | 1,832 | 8 to 1 |
| East Carolina University 23.1 miles from Tarboro |
Public four-years |
$23,638 ($7,361) | $20,807 ($7,658) | 26,940 | 17 to 1 |
| Pitt Community College 25.9 miles from Tarboro |
Public 2-4 years |
$13,087 ($3,871) | Not Offered | 7,684 | 17 to 1 |
| Martin Community College 26.3 miles from Tarboro |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,667 ($2,523) | Not Offered | 891 | 11 to 1 |
