J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Huntsville, AL. It offers 35 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (7/1/1969 - 11/11/1971[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 976 students attended J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 24 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 20 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 66 (full-time) and 41 (part-time).
The graduation rate of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 12% and transfer-out rate is 18%. The retention rate is 47% at the school.
| Student Population | 976 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 12% |
| Number of Faculty | 44 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $8,940
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
93% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,757 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,940 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $3,757 |
Offered Certificate Programs
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College offers 21 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 92 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 13 | 0 | 62 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 8 | 0 | 30 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 92 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 92 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 62 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 30 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 1 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 0 |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | ✕ | 4 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | ✕ | 2 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 0 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 24 completers |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 23 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✕ | 2 completers |
| General Studies | ✕ | 2 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 29 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 28 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 1 |
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 62 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | ✕ | 6 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 0 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 1 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 16 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 16 |
| Total | 30 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 976 students have enrolled into J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College. By gender, 388 male and 588 female students are attending the school.
There are 230 White (23.57%), 587 Black/African American (60.14%), 77 Hispanic (7.89%), 2 Asian (0.20%), and 156 students with other races. 12 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 976 | 388 | 588 |
| American Indian/Native American | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 587 | 176 | 411 |
| Hispanic | 77 | 30 | 47 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 230 | 142 | 88 |
| Two More | 53 | 24 | 29 |
| Un-Known | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 12 | 4 | 8 |
Directory Information
- 3421 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL
- 256-539-8161
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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