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Mountain Empire Community College is a two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, as well as the City of Norton. The College, one of twenty-three in the Virginia Community College System, operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds supplemented by contributions from the participating localities.
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| County |
Wise County, VA |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
1,162 students |
998 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
1,812 students |
1,405 students |
| Total Enrollment |
2,974 students |
2,164 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
95% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
82% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,748 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
83% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$826 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
21% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$580 |
$1,117 |
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- In 1966, the Virginia Assembly enacted historic legislation establishing a statewide system of comprehensive community colleges. This legislation brought most post high school education below the bachelor's level into one system, and broadened the base of higher education in the state to such an extent that Virginia, for the first time in the twentieth century, took a major step toward democratizing higher education. As comprehensive institutions, the community colleges endeavor to serve all segments of society. In August 1971, Dr. George B. Vaughan was named president of Mountain Empire community College and groundbreaking ceremonies were held in October of that same year. The first classes were offered in the fall of 1972.
- The college provides a comprehensive program of student development services. The college offers occupational-technical education, transfer education, developmental studies, general education, continuing and distance education, workforce development, and community services.
- Mountain Empire Community College is located on 95 wooded acres. The college buildings includes Holton Hall, Godwin Hall, industrial technology building, Dalton-Cantrell Hall and Robb Hall.
- Mountain Empire Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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