J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	41%
On-time graduation rate	14%

Located in Huntsville, Alabama, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is reported to be 14%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 41% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Alabama is 73%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,830

Cost of attendance at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in 2022 for students from Alabama.

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Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,520

Cost of attendance at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College received on average $5,540 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,540

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	50	79%	$5,514	$275,707
Other Federal Grant	51	81%	$5,578	$284,482
State Grant/Scholarships	4	6%	$377	$1,506
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	7	11%	$2,673	$18,710
Total Grant & Scholarships	55	87%	$5,540	$304,698

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College students is 13.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 18.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 10.6%.

13.5%

African American 15.9% 7 students

Service Offerings

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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