Mountain Empire Community College
Overview
Student Population
| Location | Big Stone Gap, Virginia |
| Online | mecc.edu |
| School Type | Public 2 Year |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, Mountain Empire Community College is a small two year community college offering undergraduate programs. Mountain Empire Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 944 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,562 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $4,620 plus fees of $90.
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Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $90 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $2,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $14,110 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $90 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $2,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $19,408 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 47% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 16% |
| Business | 10% |
| Engineering Technology | 8% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| S |
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical CollegeCumberland, Kentucky |
| N |
Northeast State Community CollegeBlountville, Tennessee |
| H |
Hazard Community and Technical CollegeHazard, Kentucky |
| V |
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAbingdon, Virginia |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232788 IPEDS survey data for Mountain Empire Community College.
