2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart

The following chart visualizes the Drake State's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are $5,130 for Alabama residents and $8,940 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 3.47% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
2024 J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Tuition & fees
YearTuitionFees
2020$7,860 $840
2021$7,980 $840
2022$7,380 $1,140
2023$7,500 $1,140
2024$8,940 $0

Living Costs

The 2024 average living cost is $13,500 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 12.50% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
2024 Living Costs(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$6,300$2,400
2021$6,300$2,400
2022$6,300$2,800
2023$8,100$3,900
2024$9,450$4,050

Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart

The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $2,000 at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College 2024 Books & Supplies Costs
YearBooks & Supplies Costs
2020$2,000
2021$2,000
2022$2,000
2023$2,000
2024$2,000

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $131 for Alabama residents and $259 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 3.60% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Tuition per Credit Hour
YearAlabama ResidentsOut-of-State
2020$131$262
2021$133$266
2022$123$246
2023$125$250
2024$131$259