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Mountain Empire Community College

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, VA, USA
Public
2 Year
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Overview

With a campus nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, Mountain Empire Community College is a 2-year college serving a four county area in southwest Virginia. MECC is home to 13 academic career pathways hosting degree and certificate programs. To provide academic assistance, MECC offers free online tutoring through the college’s Smarthinking module. The college also celebrates local Appalachian culture through its annual week-long Mountain Music School.

Average Net Price:
$6,062
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$6,062
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$4,863
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$10,866
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1500
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$4,808
$30k - $48k
$6,094
$48k - $75k
$7,328
$75k - $110k
$6,107
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Aid & Grants

0
100
98%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,398
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,674
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,168

 

Students receiving state aid
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1551
Students receiving federal aid
62%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,674
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$5,788,728
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$742,339

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,000

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
789
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
97%
Out-Of-State Students
4%
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
74
$30k - $48k
28
$48k - $75k
26
$75k - $110k
3

Admissions Resources

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For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
1,928
Total Number of Undergrads
1,928
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
17

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
White
Hispanic

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
37%
 US National: 44%
63%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
97%
Out-Of-State Students
4%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
9
Countries Represented
0
Ethnicity
African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
2%
White
92%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
57%
Student Organizations
18
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
3

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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No
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$28,300

REVIEWS

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great class size. great faculty. easy accessibility.
Amanda from Gate City, VA
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