J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Huntsville, AL, USA
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a 2-year institution in Huntsville, Alabama. Drake State is home to four academic departments offering degrees and certificates in Business & Engineering Technologies, General & Developmental Education, Health Sciences, and Applied Services Technology. The college’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management program includes apprenticeship courses which provide the opportunity for students to work in the field during the school week.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
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Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
95%
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
872
Total Number of Undergrads
872
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. |
$4,890
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Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. |
$8,640
|
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies |
$2000
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
53%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,880
53%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,902
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,762
Student Loans
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
43%
US National: 44%
57%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
4
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$27,600
What Students Are Saying
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J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College