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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Mountain Empire Community College is $4,863 for in-state students and $10,866 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $5,005 for Virginia residents and $11,006 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
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2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$4,863$10,866
Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$5,005$11,006
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The average graduation rate is 40%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,928 students are attending the school and it does not possess campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 MECC Key Academics Statistics
Graduation Rate »40%
Transfer-out Rate3%
Retention Rate63%(full-time), 41% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio5.56% (18 to 1)
Student Population »1,928 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$5,429
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Offered Programs, Learning Opportunities, and Campus Services

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MECC Offered Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs
Mountain Empire Community College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at MECC
Learning Opportunities
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadNo
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersNo
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Mountain Empire Community College Directory Information

Address3441 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Phone276-523-2400
WEBSchool's Website
AdmissionAdmission Information
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Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Type2-4 years, public
Carnegie CategoryAssociate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus
Highest Degree OfferedAssociate's degree
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

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