by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Mountain Empire Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Mountain Empire Community College were $5,007 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $11,445. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for totaled $105 in-state and $885 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,902 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $105 | $885 |
| Total | $5,007 | $11,445 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Mountain Empire Community College cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Mountain Empire Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Mountain Empire Community College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Mountain Empire Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Mountain Empire Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,620 | $9,918 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,620 | $9,918 |
| One Year Ago | $4,758 | $10,056 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,902 | $10,560 |
The chart here shows how tuition at MECC has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 5.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $12,018 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.07%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,110. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.25%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $11,702.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,110 | $11,702 |
| In 2 Years | $5,215 | $11,965 |
| In 3 Years | $5,322 | $12,234 |
| In 4 Years | $5,431 | $12,509 |
| In 5 Years | $5,543 | $12,790 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $48,410, or close to $21,078 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Mountain Empire Community College, see the Mountain Empire Community College Financial Aid page.
