Big Stone Gap, VA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Empire Community College (in-state) | $5,007 | — |
| VA average | $18,326 | -73% |
| National average | $18,082 | -72% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,007 | $20,028 |
| Out-of-state | $11,445 | $45,780 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Mountain Empire Community College ranks 4 by in-state tuition among the 107 VA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 129% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Mountain Empire Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Southside Virginia Community College | $5,007 |
| Wytheville Community College | $5,007 |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | $5,002 |
| Paul D Camp Community College | $5,012 |
In-state tuition at Mountain Empire Community College is $5,007 per year; out-of-state students pay $11,445.
Mountain Empire Community College in-state tuition is 73% below the VA average of $18,326.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Mountain Empire Community College is 72% below that.
$5,007 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Mountain Empire Community College comes to about $20,028 for an in-state student and $45,780 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Mountain Empire Community College ranks 4 out of the 107 VA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.