J F Drake State Technical College
J. F. Drake State Technical College is a community college in Huntsville, Alabama. As of the Fall 2010 semester, Drake State has an enrollment of 1,258 students. The college was founded in 1961 as the Huntsville State Vocational Technical College. In 1966, the school was renamed J. F. Drake State Technical Trade School in honor of Joseph Fanning Drake, a long-serving president of Alabama A&M University. After desegregating in 1967, the school took its current name in 1973. In addition to its main campus near Alabama A&M, Drake State offers instruction in the historic Times Building downtown.
Fast Facts
- Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years
- 1187 students
- $5,400.00 avg tuition
3421 Meridian St N
Huntsville,
AL
35811
(256) 539-8161
Apply online
Admissions:
www.drakestate.edu
Financial Aid:
www.drakestate.edu
J F Drake State Technical College
| Applied | 0 | |
| Admitted | 0 | nan% |
| Enrolled total | 0 | |
| Full Time: | 0 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 43% |
| 4-year graduation rate | |
| 6-year graduation rate |
| Open Admissions Policy | Yes |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Rank | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Record | Not applicable |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
| Admission Test Scores | Not applicable |
| TOEFL | Not applicable |
| Other Tests | Not applicable |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
J F Drake State Technical College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 | $5,400.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $570.00 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $90.00 | $90.00 | $180.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $0.00 | $4,725.00 | $2,500.00 |
| Other Expenses | $0.00 | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 93% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 93% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $4,840.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 0% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid |
J F Drake State Technical College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | X | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | |||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | X | |||
| MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | ||||
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | X | |||
| PRECISION PRODUCTION | ||||
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | X | |||
J F Drake State Technical College Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Representative Laura Hall Scholarship | $1500 | Varies |
| Engelhard Chemical Corporation Scholarship | $500 | Varies |
| Bridgestone Firestone Scholarship - JFDSTC | $500 | Varies |
| Judge Harris Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near J F Drake State Technical College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Alabama A & M University | 0.9mi |
| Huntsville Bible College | 2.0mi |
| Virginia College-Huntsville | 4.5mi |
| Oakwood University | 5.2mi |
| University of Alabama at Huntsville | 5.2mi |
| ITT Technical Institute–Madison | 12.7mi |
| Athens State University | 22.6mi |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | 23.0mi |
| Martin Methodist College | 39.6mi |
| Motlow State Community College | 43.8mi |
| Northeast Alabama Community College | 45.4mi |
| Snead State Community College | 45.7mi |
| Sewanee-The University of the South | 47.5mi |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | 49.7mi |
| Heritage Christian University | 62.1mi |
