Mountain Empire Community College Healthcare Programs
Mountain Empire Community College is a public institution located in Big Stone Gap, VA. A Distant Town provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.
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Where Is Mountain Empire Community College?
Contact information for Mountain Empire Community College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 3441 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 |
| Phone: | 2765232400 |
| Website: | www.mecc.edu/ |
| Admissions: | www.mecc.edu/step1/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.mecc.edu/students/paying-for-college/financial-aid/ |
How Do I Get Into Mountain Empire Community College?
You can apply to Mountain Empire Community College online at: https://apply.vccs.edu/applications/VCCS/apply.html?application_id=4088
How Hard Is It To Get Into Mountain Empire Community College?
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Can I Afford Mountain Empire Community College?
The average net price after aid at Mountain Empire Community College is $7,226. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.
Tuition & Fees
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| In-State Tuition | $4,902 |
| In-State Fees | $105 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $10,560 |
| Out-of-State Fees | $885 |
| Total In-State Tuition & Fees | $5,007 |
| Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $11,445 |
Financial Aid
Across all aid types, 15% of students at Mountain Empire Community College receive some form of financial aid (297 students).
Nearly 55% of students at Mountain Empire Community College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,738 per student.
43% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,030.
Mountain Empire Community College Undergraduate Student Diversity
Its Carnegie Classification is Associate’s Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional.
Gender Diversity
Of the 1,240 undergraduate students at Mountain Empire Community College, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mountain Empire Community College undergraduate students is as follows.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic | 24 |
| White | 1,148 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 26 |
Geographic Diversity
The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Mountain Empire Community College break down as follows.
| State | First-Time UG Students |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 350 |
| Tennessee | 3 |
| Georgia | 2 |
| Indiana | 1 |
| New York | 1 |
Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.
Online Learning at Mountain Empire Community College
Mountain Empire Community College offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.
934 undergraduate students at Mountain Empire Community College took at least one online class — of those, 678 took all of their classes online.
Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.
Healthcare Programs at Mountain Empire Community College
The following healthcare degree programs are offered by Mountain Empire Community College, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.
| Program | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — | 116 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — | 42 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — | 34 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — | 32 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — | 21 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — | 6 |
Academic Programs at Mountain Empire Community College
Mountain Empire Community College offers 14 distinct academic programs.
The highest level of award offered is Associate’s degree.
Institutional Profile
Mountain Empire Community College maintains an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:
- AP credits: Yes
- Dual enrollment credits: Yes
- Life experience credits: Implied no
References
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