Mountain Empire Community College
Public, 2-year
3441 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Quick Facts
1,240
Total Enrollment
53%
Graduation Rate
$30,368
Median Earnings (6yr)
$4,863
In-State Tuition
$7,226
Avg Net Price
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Mountain Empire Community College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Certificate |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 3441 Mountain Empire Road |
| City | Big Stone Gap, VA |
| ZIP Code | 24219 |
| County | Wise County |
President/Chief Administrator: Kristen Westover (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,240 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 61% |
| Male | 39% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 91.8% |
| Black | 2.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% |
| Unknown | 0.6% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 23.7% |
| Part-Time Students | 40.6% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$4,863
In-State Tuition
$10,866
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,516
Total Cost of Attendance
$7,226
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 41% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 41% |
Student Debt & Repayment
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $7,015 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $7,027 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $8,008 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $8,686 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$30,368
6 Years After
$29,658
8 Years After
$32,622
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $15,455 | 75th percentile: $43,131
Student Outcomes
70%
Part-Time Retention
53%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,207
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$7,640
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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