School Summary

Mountain Empire Community College


General Information:

Founded in 1972, Mountain Empire Community College is located in Wise county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 20:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 400. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

3441 Mountain Empire Road

Big Stone Gap, VA
24219
For more information call: 276 523-2400. This school has a website at https://www.mecc.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://apply.vccs.edu/applications/VCCS/apply.html?application_id=4088


Application Fee: $0
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $5,154.00 $11,667.00
Room and Board $6,030.00 $6,030.00
Fees $105.00 $105.00
Total $11,289.00 $17,802.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.mecc.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Summer session for credit, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
No Competition - Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A




No intercollegiate male sports found.


No intercollegiate female sports found.

Basketball, Football, Volleyball

Basketball, Football, Volleyball



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 786
Female 1,229
Total 2,015


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 786
Female 1,229
Total 2,015

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 0%
African American 2%
Hispanic 2%
Native American 0%
White 92%
Other 3%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 72%
At Least 25 Years Old 28%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 96%
Out Of State 4%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus N/A
Live Off Campus N/A


Spring Fling, Home Crafts Day, Pro-Art

Phi Theta Kappa, Healing Hands, Rho Nu (SNAV), Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Merits


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 03.0101                                           Natural Resources/Conservation, General
  • 51.0904                                           Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 15.0303                                           Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 15.1302                                           CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 22.0302                                           Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • 43.0102                                           Corrections
  • 51.0707                                           Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • 51.0908                                           Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • 52.0399                                           Accounting and Related Services, Other
  • 52.0499                                           Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
  • 52.0299                                           Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • 15.0599                                           Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • 15.0699                                           Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other

Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.