Mountain Empire Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With an 80.5% acceptance rate, Mountain Empire is a realistic option for many applicants, so your strategy should focus on being ready to succeed once enrolled. Since it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they strengthen your academic profile or help clarify your college readiness.
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Mountain Empire Community College facts and stats
Mountain Empire Community College enrolls 2,116 undergraduate students in a small-town campus setting. Mountain Empire has a freshman retention rate of 64%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 22:1.
Big Stone Gap, VA
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Key Mountain Empire Community College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
May 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Mountain Empire is test-optional, so use this timeline only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes that could improve a superscore.
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What you'll actually pay
Mountain Empire’s in-state tuition is $5,007, while out-of-state tuition is $11,445. About 75% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is May 1.
Mountain Empire’s out-of-state tuition is $11,445, while in-state tuition is $5,007. Room and board adds about $6,030, so total costs can vary substantially by student situation. About 75% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $5,856, and the average merit award is $1,672.
Student life at Mountain Empire Community College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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