Mountain Empire Community College
Mountain Empire Community College is a public 2-year institution in Big Stone Gap, VA. It enrolls about 2,015 students.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 2-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 2-year |
| Location | Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 |
| County | Wise County |
| Enrollment | 2,015 |
| Acceptance rate | — |
| Applicants / admitted | — |
| In-state tuition & fees | $4,863 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $10,866 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | — |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 70% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $7,900 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Associate's degree |
| Website | www.mecc.edu/ |
| Phone | 2765232400 |
Admissions
This institution does not report first-year admission figures to IPEDS, often because admission is open.
Cost
In-state students pay about $4,863 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $10,866. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $7,900 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,015 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,027 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,008 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $8,686 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
A 150% graduation rate is not reported for this institution in the 2023 collection — common for very small, new or specialised institutions.
Where it is
Mountain Empire Community College is in Big Stone Gap, VA, Wise County. Its coordinates are 36.8544, -82.7583.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Mountain Empire Community College?
Mountain Empire Community College does not report a selective admission rate to IPEDS; it may have open admission.
How much does Mountain Empire Community College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $4,863 for in-state students and $10,866 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Mountain Empire Community College?
About 2,015 students are enrolled.