Mountain Empire Community College

Quick Facts

Location: Mid-Atlantic
Setting: Small Town Setting
Type: Public
Size: Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
School Description
Provided by Mountain Empire Community College

Mountain Empire Community College functions within the educational community to assure that all individuals in its service area are given a continuing opportunity for the development and extension of their skills and knowledge through quality programs and services that are financially and geographically accessible. Mountain Empire Community College provides leadership in determining and addressing both the needs of students and the economic needs of the College's service area. Occupational-technical education, transfer education, developmental studies, general education, continuing and distance education, workforce development, and community services are the primary avenues through which the mission is fulfilled. To assure that all students have the opportunity for success, the college provides a comprehensive program of student development services.

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Mountain Empire Community College From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Mountain Empire Community College is a two-year college located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and is one of the 23 schools in the Virginia Community College System. The college serves residents of Dickenson, Lee, Scott, and Wise counties, as well as the City of Norton. The first classes were offered in the Fall of 1972. Dr. Terrance Suarez became the school's fifth president in January 2002.

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Students & Campus Life
Full Time Students: 59%
Athletic Programs: Unavailable
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 6,226
Students Receiving Aid: 92%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 59%
Part-Time 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 98%
Other 1%
African-American 1%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 95%
Out-of-State 5%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Virginia 95%
Tennessee 2%
Kentucky 2%
Alabama 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 2,076 $ 6,226  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,904 $ 5,992  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 172 $ 234  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,716 80%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 694 75%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 715 14%  
Any Aid:
  92%  

Degree Programs at Mountain Empire Community College

Associate's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Mountain Empire Community College

Career Education Majors