School Overview
General Information
| General Phone: | (256) 539-8161 |
| Website URL: | www.drakestate.edu |
| Type of Institution: | 2-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 1 year certificate 2 year certificate AA/AS degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| On-campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 1,562 (1,562 undergraduate) |
| Ratio of students to faculty: | 22 to 1 |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $3,270 | +21.11% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $5,070 | +12.67% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 121 | 67% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 59 | 33% | $277,432 | $4,702 |
| • Federal grants | 59 | 33% | $182,700 | $3,097 |
| • Pell grants | 59 | 33% | $182,700 | $3,097 |
| • Other federal grants | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 21 | 12% | $34,650 | $1,650 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 32 | 18% | $60,082 | $1,878 |
| Student loan financial aid | 115 | 64% | $562,210 | $4,889 |
| • Federal student loans | 115 | 64% | $506,920 | $4,408 |
| • Other student loans | 15 | 8% | $55,290 | $3,686 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | – | – | – | 51 | 189 |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | – | – | – | 23 | 23 |
| Accounting Technology/technician and Bookkeeping | – | – | – | 6 | 6 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Programs | – | – | – | 17 | 17 |
| Computing and Information Sciences | – | – | – | 12 | 11 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | – | – | – | 12 | 11 |
| Construction Trades | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electrician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | – | – | – | 4 | 8 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/technician | – | – | – | 4 | 8 |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | – | – | – | – | 71 |
| Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training | – | – | – | – | 49 |
| Nursing Assistant/aide and Patient Care Assistant/aide | – | – | – | – | 22 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | – | – | – | 11 | 31 |
| Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 8 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 12 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/technician | – | – | – | 8 | 8 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | – | – | – | 3 | 3 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | – | – | – | – | 29 |
| Barbering/barber | – | – | – | – | 6 |
| Cosmetology/cosmetologist | – | – | – | – | 23 |
| Precision Production Trades | – | – | – | 1 | 16 |
| Tool and Die Technology/technician | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Welding Technology/welder | – | – | – | – | 15 |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
J F Drake State Community and Technical College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (256) 539-8161 |
| Website: | www.drakestate.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://ban-app.drakestate.edu:9000/PROD/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon |
| Address: | 3421 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL 35811 |
| Setting: | Rural: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 829 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 503 (61% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $4,350 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $7,860 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 92% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,335 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
J F Drake State Community and Technical College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at J F Drake State Community and Technical College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Construction Trades | 2 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 4 | 4 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 1 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 5 | 2 | |||
| Precision Production | 3 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 19 | 15 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at J F Drake State Community and Technical College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at J F Drake State Community and Technical College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $4,350 |
| Out-of-state | $7,860 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 140 | 92% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 140 | 92% | $5,335 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | 0% | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 835 | 84% | $3,590 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for J F Drake State Community and Technical College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled J F Drake State Community and Technical College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 0 | 0 | 0 | Percent admitted | % | % | % |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | % | % | % |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
J F Drake State Community and Technical College Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 829 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 829 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
J F Drake State Community and Technical College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
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