Mountain Empire Community College

Virginia Appalachian Tricollege Nursing Program

Mountain Empire Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Virginia Board of Nursing. The Big Stone Gap, Virginia campus for Mountain Empire Community College is located in a Town setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,928. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $4,725, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $10,728 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Visit the Mountain Empire Community College website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Virginia periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Virginia will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:1,928
Student-to-faculty ratio:18-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$4,725
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$10,728
Percent on financial aid:95%
Campus housing:no
Open admissions policy:yes

Student Profile

Male 37%
Female 63%
Full-Time 43%
Part-Time 57%
Undergraduate 100%
Graduate 0%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Mountain Empire Community College. You can also see the Mountain Empire Community College campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap, Virginia

  • Address: 3441 Mountain Empire Rd, Big Stone Gap, Virginia 24219
  • Phone Number: 276-523-2400

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Last updated: July 23, 2024

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