Mountain Empire Community College
2-4 Years Public College In Big Stone Gap, VA
Mountain Empire Community College (referred to as MECC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Big Stone Gap, VA. It is classified as Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Mountain Empire Community College is $4,863 for Virginia residents and $10,866 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,928 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).The highest degree offered at Mountain Empire Community College is Associate's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, and Associate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $4,863 (Virginia Residents) $10,866 (out-of-state) |
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| Student Population | 1,928 |
| Graduation Rate | 40% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
Mountain Empire Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1974 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Mountain Empire Community College is $4,863 for Virginia residents and $10,866 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Mountain Empire Community College offers the alternative tuition plans. 53 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,429 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Mountain Empire Community College offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Mountain Empire Community College offers weekend/evening college program. On Mountain Empire Community College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
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Mountain Empire Community College Mission Statement
Mountain Empire Community College's mission is to provide quality higher education and workforce training programs and services that are financially and geographically accessible and meet individual, business, and community needs.