Mountain Empire Community College
Mountain Empire at a Glance
Public
School Type
2+ years
Typical Program Length
Town: Distant
Campus Setting
2,079
Students Enrolled
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
40%
Graduation Rate
Cost of Attending Mountain Empire
$4,863
Avg Tuition
$6,000
Average Loan
Tuition History
| Category | Tuition Trends |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,710 |
| 2022 | $4,710 |
| 2023 | $4,725 |
| 2024 | $4,863 |
Popular Academic Programs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
- Precision Metal Working
- Construction Trades - General
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Computer and Information Sciences - General Studies
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
- Vocational Nurse Training, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Vocational Nurse Training, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Awards Conferred
| Category | Awards Conferred |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 524 |
| Certificate (< 2yrs) | 296 |
Mountain Empire Financial Outcomes
Other Academic Services
- Accepts Military Training Credits
- Recognized Student Veteran organization
- Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
- Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
- Weekend and Evening Classes
- Academic and Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services for Students
- Physical Library Facilities
- Library Collection - Printed Materials
- Digital Library Resources
- Trained Library Staff
Comparison with Peers
Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Mountain Empire Community College
$4,863
40.0%
0.0%
Associates Colleges with Transfer/Career Programs
$4,136
31.0%
14.7%
Public
$6,797
44.9%
26.3%
Exclusively Undergraduate - 2 Year Programs
$9,660
40.3%
31.8%
Virginia
$17,865
55.2%
51.9%
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Nearby Schools
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University of Virginia’s College at Wise (13.6 mi)
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Northeast State Community College (32.0 mi)
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