Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap,
VA
•2-Year Public•
MECC Student Life
Mountain Empire Community College Student Activities
Interested in Greek life?
Mountain Empire Community College has the Phi Theta Kappa. In fact, more students participate in the Phi Theta Kappa than any other on-campus activity.
Other popular student organizations at Mountain Empire Community College include Healing Hands, Rho Nu (SNAV), Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and Merits.
Mountain Empire Community College students' favorite campus events are Spring Fling, Home Crafts Day and Pro-Art.
Mountain Empire Community College Housing
This table offers information on housing at Mountain Empire Community College.
| Housing Options | Offered? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Housing | No | – |
| Guaranteed Housing | – | – |
| Co-ed Housing Available | No | – |
| Housing for Students with Disabilities | No | – |
| Percentage of Students Living On-Campus | – | – |
| Spots Available in On-Campus Housing | – | – |
| Number of Students Living On-Campus | – | – |
| Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus | – |
Mountain Empire Community College does not offer housing.
All Mountain Empire Community College students live off campus
Mountain Empire Community College Athletics
Mountain Empire Community College does not have any athletic programs or the school has not reported any information on their athletic teams.
Is Mountain Empire Community College Safe?
College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.
Mountain Empire Community College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The MECC campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.
Plan a Visit to Mountain Empire Community College
Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Mountain Empire Community College, take U.S. Highway 23 to Big Stone Gap, VA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Tri-Cities Regional airport.
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MECC Students
59%
Women41%
Men45%
Full Time55%
Part Time96%
In State4%
Out-of-StateEthnicity
Undergraduate Students
2,924
MECC Campus Services
Student Services
- Counseling
- Health Clinic
- Women's Center
- Veterans Affairs
- Career Planning
- Alumni Networking
- ESL
Campus Security
- Late-Night Transport / Escort
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
- 24-Hour Security Patrol
Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,924
Campus Setting
Rural
Acceptance Rate
N.A.
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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