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Mountain Empire Community College (MECC, Mountain Empire)
- 3441 Mountain Empire Road
- Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
- OPEID College Code: 00962900
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- General Phone: (276) 523-2400
- President: Terrance Suarez
- Website: www.mecc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 3,017
- College Alias: MECC, Mountain Empire
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.me.vccs.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: MECC, Mountain Empire Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 67% | 75% | 35% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $3,072 | $981 | $1,133 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,324 | $2,202 | $2,076 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,234 | $6,824 | $6,226 |
| Books and Supplies | $858 | $858 | $858 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Other Expenses | $4,450 | $4,450 | $3,086 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,450 | $4,450 | $3,086 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,182 | $3,060 | $2,934 |
| Out of State | $8,092 | $7,682 | $7,084 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,232 | $10,110 | $8,620 |
| Out of State | $15,142 | $14,732 | $12,770 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,632 | $7,510 | $6,020 |
| Out of State | $12,542 | $12,132 | $10,170 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 19 | 26 |
| Business, Commerce | 3 | 12 |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Architectural Engineering Technology | 3 | - |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies, Other | - | 9 |
| Environmental Control Technologies, Other | 3 | 11 |
| Industrial Technology | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other | - | 4 |
| Mining Technology | - | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology | - | 4 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 102 | - |
| Nursing | 50 | 30 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | - | 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other | - | 52 |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Security and Protective Services, Other | 1 | 18 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,017 Undergraduate: 3,017
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,135 Female: 1,882
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,135 Female: 1,882
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,196 Part-Time: 1,821
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,196 Part-Time: 1,821
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.03% |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Black | 49 | 2% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.1% |
| White | 2,955 | 98% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 566 | 19% |
| Ages 18-19 | 684 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 388 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 283 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 293 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 187 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 183 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 260 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 166 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 289 | 146 | 143 |
| Faculty Status | 189 | 46 | 143 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 189 | 46 | 143 |
| Primarily Instruction | 189 | 46 | 143 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 11 | 11 | - |
| Other Professionals | 27 | 27 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 62 | 62 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 12 | 12 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 16 | 16 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,358 (46) | $53,975 (28) | $52,398 (18) |
| Professor | $59,914 (14) | $60,162 (9) | $59,469 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $54,724 (13) | $57,315 (7) | $51,701 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,587 (13) | $49,525 (7) | $47,493 (6) |
| Instructor | $45,436 (6) | $44,390 (5) | $50,665 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,358 (46) | $53,975 (28) | $52,398 (18) |
| Professor | $59,914 (14) | $60,162 (9) | $59,469 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $54,724 (13) | $57,315 (7) | $51,701 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,587 (13) | $49,525 (7) | $47,493 (6) |
| Instructor | $45,436 (6) | $44,390 (5) | $50,665 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 27%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 13% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 11% |
| Female | 14% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | - |
| White | 12% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 3 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
