Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,863 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,866 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $14,516 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $7,226 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 41.49% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Mountain Empire Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$10,866
Books and supplies
$1,500
Fees and remainder
$2,150
Sticker price
$14,516
Average net price
$7,226
Average aid coverage
50%
$7,290 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Mountain Empire Community College pays approximately $7,226 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Virginia average of $17,997 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Mountain Empire Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Mountain Empire Community College net price
$7,226
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Mountain Empire Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $10,866 and average net price at $7,226. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$10,866
Current net price
$7,226
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Mountain Empire Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$32,622
Undergraduates
1,240
10-Year Median Earnings - Mountain Empire Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Mountain Empire Community College graduates earn about 0.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Mountain Empire Community College?
Undergraduates
1,240
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
41.49%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 41.49% of Mountain Empire Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Mountain Empire Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Mountain Empire Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Mountain Empire Community College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Mountain Empire Community College is listed at 3441 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Mountain Empire Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Empire Community College | Not available | $10,866 | $7,226 | $32,622 |
| Washington and Lee University | 17.36% | $64,525 | $23,911 | $94,810 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 100.00% | $20,462 | Not available | $92,405 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 16.86% | $58,014 | $22,881 | $86,863 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 57.03% | $36,694 | $23,790 | $81,698 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Mountain Empire Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Mountain Empire Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Mountain Empire Community College tuition?
Mountain Empire Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $10,866.
What is Mountain Empire Community College's average net price?
Mountain Empire Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $7,226.
What is Mountain Empire Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $32,622 for Mountain Empire Community College.
Is Mountain Empire Community College accredited?
Mountain Empire Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Mountain Empire Community College?
The local dataset lists 1,240 undergraduate students at Mountain Empire Community College.
What percentage of Mountain Empire Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Mountain Empire Community College in the local dataset is 41.49%.
What is the federal loan rate at Mountain Empire Community College?
The federal loan rate for Mountain Empire Community College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify Mountain Empire Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Mountain Empire Community College or the latest official federal education data.