Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA
Federal IPEDS data · Updated July 26, 2026
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Campus Overview
Mountain Empire Community College is a small-town public two-year institution located in Big Stone Gap, VA. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 2,116 undergraduate students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
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"Personalized attention in a supportive environment
Student-faculty ratio: 22:1 (est. ~55 students per class)
"Students succeed here
Graduation rate: 48%
"Affordable education with generous financial aid
Avg net price (after aid): $9,210
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