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Mountain Empire Community College General Information

Mountain Empire Community College functions within the educational community to assure that all individuals in its service area are given a continuing opportunity for the development and extension of their skills and knowledge through quality programs and services that are financially and geographically accessible. Mountain Empire Community College provides leadership in determining and addressing both the needs of students and the economic needs of the College's service area. Occupational-technical education, transfer education, developmental studies, general education, continuing and distance education, workforce development, and community services are the primary avenues through which the mission is fulfilled. To assure that all students have the opportunity for success, the college provides a comprehensive program of student development services.

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General Information

Contact Information
3441 Mountain Empire Road,
Big Stone Gap,
Virginia 24219
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General Info: (276) 523-2400
Financial Aid: (276) 523-7470
Admissions: (276) 523-7474
Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree

Type of Institution
Public, 2-year
Certificates Offered
Less than one year certificate
One but less than two year certificate
Two but less than 4 year certificate

Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance Learning opportunities
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA. Here is a link to the Mountain Empire Community College FAFSA School Code.

Credit Accepted
Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)
Advanced placement(AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
None
Student Population
2,051 (all undergraduate)
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Housing No

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