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Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap,
VA
•2-Year Public•
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About MECC
Mountain Empire Community College is a public, state college in the rural area of Big Stone Gap, Virginia. MECC was founded in 1972 and enrolls 2,924 undergrads and no graduate students.
| Mountain Empire Community College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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MECC Campus Tours
Mountain Empire Community College is located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia,.
If you want to see MECC for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 23 to Big Stone Gap, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Tri-Cities Regional.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Mountain Empire Community College and Big Stone Gap are like without leaving home.
College Info
MECC Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to MECC is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to MECC is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
MECC SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
MECC Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$3,780
In State$8,582
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$3,780
$8,582
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
Unknown
Unknown
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at MECC is like? There are approximately 2,924 students enrolled at MECC. 45% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from VA and 4% percent of students are from other states.
45%
Full Time55%
Part Time96%
In State4%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,924
Campus Setting
Rural
Acceptance Rate
N.A.
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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