Home to about 2,253 undergraduates in 2020, MECC is a small, public college located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MECC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MECC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MECC Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", MECC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MECC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MECC for Veterans Guide.
MECC does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
MECC has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,253 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,010 (44.8%). Part-time attendance was 1,243 (55.2%).
Full-time | Part-time | Total |
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1,010 | 1,243 | 2,253 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MECC has a very homogeneous student body. We rank MECC #3076 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MECC by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the MECC Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at MECC, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Mountain Empire Community College Athletics