Mountain Gateway Community College Virginia

Rural Virginia community college with low tuition serving 1,002 students in the Allegheny region.

College statistics

Address:
1000 College Drive
Clifton Forge, VA
24422
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.mgcc.edu/
Setting:
Rural
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Mountain Gateway Community College is a public two-year institution in Clifton Forge, Virginia, serving rural southwestern Virginia with accessible higher education. The college emphasizes liberal arts and sciences coursework, with programs designed for students seeking affordable pathways to credential completion and transfer opportunities.

Total enrollment stands at 1,002 students. In-state tuition is $4,902 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $10,560. The college's cost of attendance reflects tuition alone, making it a low-cost entry point for regional students.

This college is well-suited for rural Virginia residents seeking an affordable start to higher education, prospective transfer students, and working adults near Clifton Forge. Community colleges serve as transfer pathways to four-year universities; students should ask Mountain Gateway about articulation agreements with universities in the region. For more information, visit www.mgcc.edu/.