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Mountain Empire Community College
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Mountain Empire Community College
School profile / Big Stone Gap, VA
Mountain Empire Community College
Public · 2-year·2,116 students enrolled
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Graduation rate
48%
Reported student outcome
Overview
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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 students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Academics
Student:faculty
22:1
Avg class size (est.)
~55 students
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Costs
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
55%
Avg grant aid
$5,738
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
Enrollment, demographics and institution type are from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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