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Mountain Empire Community College

Mountain Empire Community College is a small, public institution located in Big Stone Gap, va. Mountain Empire Community College offers associate degrees or certifications in 43 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 2 Year, Public
undergraduates 1,148 undergraduates
cost $4,725 undergraduate tuition
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Academics

The degree or certification you pursue is major! Mountain Empire Community College is known for its top major, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Annual tuition $4,725
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,500
Cost of attendance* $6,225
Financial aid package $5,918
Estimated cost $307 See my potential costs

Out of state

Annual tuition $10,728
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,500
Cost of attendance* $12,228
Financial aid package $5,918
Estimated cost $6,310 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other living estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Mountain Empire Community College has a total enrollment of 1,148, with gender‑binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

1,928

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Student type

Full-time

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
93%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
1%
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Campus info

map 3441 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
phone 276-523-2400

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Mountain Empire Community College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Mountain Empire Community College?

Mountain Empire Community College is located in Big Stone Gap, va.

How much does it cost for 2 years at Mountain Empire Community College?  

The estimated cost for 2 years at Mountain Empire Community College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $614 .

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