J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Overview

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Huntsville, Alabama. J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was founded in 1961 and enrolls 996 undergrads and no graduate students.

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2022 J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$3,690
Out-of-State	$7,380
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$5,540

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Is J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better view of what J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College offers and if the school could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 41% of students who start at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College return for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

First-year students that attend J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College full-time are awarded $5,540 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College.

Based on this information, is J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College a good school for you?

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Where is J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Located?

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is located in the city of Huntsville, Alabama.

If you are interested in seeing J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 231 to Huntsville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Huntsville International.

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