Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA3441 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
276-523-2400
Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) is a public two-year college located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. MECC serves the residents of the coalfield region of southwest Virginia. The college offers both credit and non-credit programs.
MECC was founded in 1965 as a branch of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. The college became an independent institution in 1967 and was renamed Mountain Empire Community College.
MECC offers a variety of academic programs leading to an Associate of Arts, an Associate of Science, or an Associate of Applied Science degree. The college also offers certificate programs in a variety of occupational and technical areas.
MECC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The college is a member of the Virginia Community College System.
MECC has an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students. The student body is approximately 60% female and 40% male. The college employs approximately 150 full-time and part-time faculty and staff.
MECC is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees. The college is administered by a President, who is appointed by the Board of Trustees.
MECC is located in the town of Big Stone Gap, Virginia. The college campus occupies approximately 100 acres of land.
MECC offers a variety of student services, including academic advising, career counseling, tutoring, and disability services. The college also operates a child care center and a food pantry.
MECC is an active member of the community, providing a variety of cultural and educational events and programs. The college also provides a variety of services to businesses and industries in the region.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 2253
Type: Public, 2-year
Main Website: https://www.mecc.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.mecc.edu/students/paying-for-college/financial-aid/