J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College (Drake State) is a 2-4 years, public school located in Huntsville, AL. It is a historically black school. It is classified as Associate's - Private Not-for-profit by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree.

The Drake State's 2022 tuition & fees is $4,830 for Alabama residents and $8,520 for out-of-state students. 79% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $3,989.

The school has a total enrollment of 825 and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $27,600.

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

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Directory Information

Address	3421 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL 35811
Phone	256-539-8161
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	2-4 years, public
Carnegie Category	Associate's - Private Not-for-profit
Highest Degree Offered	Associate's degree

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are $4,830 for in-state students and $8,520 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $4,830 for Alabama residents and $8,230 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$4,830	$8,520

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$4,830	$8,230

The estimation for 2022-2023 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The average graduation rate is 7%. Total 825 students are attending the school and it does not possess campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $27,600. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2022 Drake State Key Academics Statistics
Graduation Rate »	7%
Transfer-out Rate	8%
Retention Rate	50%(full-time), 27% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	7.69% (13 to 1)
Student Population »	825 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,989
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$27,600

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at Drake State
Online Class	Undergraduate,
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No

Drake State provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at Drake State
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Drake State.

Drake State Special Characteristics
Religious Affiliation	Not applicable
Historical Black School	Yes
Has Hospital	No
Offer Medical Degree	No
Board/Meal Plan	No
Dormitory Capacity	No Campus Housing Facilities Provided

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J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

Directory Information

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

Key Stats for Prospective Students

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Campus Life

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