Big Stone Gap,
VA
MECC Student Life
MECC is in the rural setting of Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
MECC Student Activities
MECC has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including theater groups, and more.
Interested in Greek life? MECC does not have fraternities or sororities.
MECC has the Phi Theta Kappa. In fact, more students participate in the Phi Theta Kappa than any other on-campus activity.
Other popular student organizations at MECC include Healing Hands, Rho Nu (SNAV), Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and Merits.
MECC students' favorite campus traditions are Spring Fling, Home Crafts Day and Pro-Art.
Does MECC Offer Student Housing?
This table offers information on housing at MECC.
| Housing Options | Offered? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Housing | No | |
| Guaranteed Housing | No | –– |
| Co-ed Housing Available | No | |
| Housing for Students with Disabilities | No | |
| Percentage of Students Living On-Campus | –– | |
| Spots Available in On-Campus Housing | –– | |
| Number of Students Living On-Campus | –– | |
| Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus | –– |
MECC does not offer housing.
All MECC students live off campus
MECC Athletics
MECC does not have any athletic programs or the school has not reported any information on their athletic teams.
Safety at MECC
College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.
Mountain Empire Community College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The MECC campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.
Plan a Visit to MECC
Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit MECC, take U.S. Highway 23 to Big Stone Gap, VA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Tri-Cities Regional airport.
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Keep Reading About MECC
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MECC Students
59%
Women41%
Men45%
Full Time55%
Part Time96%
In State4%
Out-of-StateEthnicity
Undergraduate Students
2,924
MECC Campus Services
Student Services
- Counseling
- Health Clinic
- Women's Center
- Veterans Affairs
- Career Planning
- Alumni Networking
- ESL
Campus Security
- Late-Night Transport / Escort
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
- 24-Hour Security Patrol
Data 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.
Tuition and Fees
In State
$5,415
Out-of-State
$10,713
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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