J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Huntsville, AL. J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $5,190 for Alabama residents and $9,060 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.34% from last year at Drake State.
- Total 1,187 students have enrolled in Drake State and, of that, 217 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Drake State offers 40 programs.
- The graduation rate of Drake State is 14% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $5,190 for Alabama residents and $9,060 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.34% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Alabama Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,830 | $8,820 |
| 2022 | $4,830 | $8,520 |
| 2023 | $4,890 | $8,640 |
| 2024 | $5,130 | $8,940 |
| 2025 | $5,190 | $9,060 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College offers 36 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 14 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 18 |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 8 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Barbering/Barber | 1 |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 35 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7 |
| Business Administration and Management | 7 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | 4 |
| General Studies | 3 |
Student Population
Total 1,187 students have enrolled to J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College. By gender, there are 446 male and 741 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.60 to 1.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 217 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 655 | 197 | 458 |
| Hispanic | 116 | 52 | 64 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 270 | 145 | 125 |
| Two or More Races | 102 | 37 | 65 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Total | 1,187 | 446 | 741 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 14% and the transfer-out rate is 16%. The average financial aid amount is $4,961 and 81% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 14% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Retention Rate | 51% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,961 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 25 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 76 |