by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Mountain Empire Community College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our MECC cost report:
At Mountain Empire Community College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $10,713 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $4,710 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $9,918 | $795 | $10,713 |
| In-State | $4,620 | $90 | $4,710 |
Mountain Empire Community College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Mountain Empire Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Mountain Empire Community College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $10,713 for out-of-state students.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. In-state undergraduates at MECC pay about $4,710 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
The chart below shows how MECC compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Mountain Empire Community College Financial Aid.
In-state MECC tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.00% over the past five years. Virginia residents may pay an estimated $4,710 this school year.
If the in-state MECC tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $9,420, and four years would cost $18,840.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.24%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $10,763 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $21,552 for two years and $43,206 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at MECC.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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