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2022: Mountain Empire Community College charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Virginia students

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Dr. Kristen Westover, President | Mountain Empire Community College

Dr. Kristen Westover, President | Mountain Empire Community College

Mountain Empire Community College cost $4,725 in tuition and fees for students studying in-state, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

This ranks Mountain Empire Community College as one of the eight cheapest schools in Virginia in 2022.

The amount paid per in-state students in tuition and fees was $15 more than the previous year.

Out-of-state students attending Mountain Empire Community College in 2022 were expected to pay $10,728, which is $15 more than the previous year.

The average cost of college has more than doubled in the 21st century, growing by more than 7% every year. In-state students can expect to spend nearly $10,000 on tuition alone per year at a public, 4-year post-secondary school.Meanwhile, out-of-state tuitions averages $27,457.

In 2022-23 a total of $240.7 billion in financial aid was granted to help graduate and undergraduate students.

Cost of education for in-state students in Virginia in 2022
CityInstitution NameCollege costs
AlbertaSouthside Virginia Community College$4,695
DublinNew River Community College$4,697
MartinsvillePatrick Henry Community College$4,720
WythevilleWytheville Community College$4,725
AbingdonVirginia Highlands Community College$4,725
DanvilleDanville Community College$4,725
Big Stone GapMountain Empire Community College$4,725
FranklinPaul D Camp Community College$4,730

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