Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $5,130 for Alabama residents and $8,940 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.91% for Alabama residents and increased by 3.47% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($4,859) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $7,667.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Drake State is $5,382 for Alabama residents and $9,250 for out-of-state students which is a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 4.91% for Alabama residents and increased by 3.47% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,500 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 12.50% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Alabama schools with tuition changes from last year at Alabama colleges tuition change page.
Drake State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$4,890 $8,640$12,000
2023-2024$5,130$8,940$13,500
Change % 2023-20244.91%3.47%12.50%
2024-2025$5,382$9,250$15,188
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College - COA
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Drake State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $131 for Alabama residents and $259 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$125$250
2023-2024$131$259
2024-2025$137$268
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College - Tuition per Credit Hour
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College$5,130$8,940
Jefferson State Community College$5,040$8,850
John C Calhoun State Community College$5,060$8,870
Coastal Alabama Community College$4,980$8,790
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville$4,980$8,790
Southern Union State Community College$4,980$8,790

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College.
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J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$5,130$2,000$13,500$8,940$2,000 $13,500
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