Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA
Mountain Empire Community College is a community college located in Big Stone Gap, VA, serving approximately 1,240 students. It has an open admissions policy.
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Tuition
$4,863
Acceptance
100%
Students
2,015
Type
Community College
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$4,863
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,866
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,822
Avg Off-Campus Living
$4,500
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
53%
Freshman Retention
70%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
2,015
Undergrads
1,240
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
11
Sports
Not offered
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
5
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.81
Property Rate / 1,000
2.42
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Big Stone Gap
Violent Rate / 100k
102
Property Rate / 100k
765
Location
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Big Stone Gap, VA 24219