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J.F. Drake State Technical College
J.F. Drake State Technical College
HUNTSVILLE, AL . 2 Year 4.0
#1004 in Best Colleges in America
3421 MERIDIAN ST N HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811

Overview

J.F.Drake State Community and Technical College is located in Huntsville, Alabama. It was founded in 1961 and is the only two-year public college in the state that provides "community + technology". The campus covers an area of about 32 acres and offers associate degrees and certificate courses in 16 professional fields. Popular majors include nursing, automotive, electrical and advanced manufacturing. Drake is known for its small classes, open enrollment, and industry-university integration. It has received support from NASA to develop STEM projects, and its graduates can easily find jobs and transfer smoothly.

Rankings

  • 306

    #306 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 1

    #1 0 in Best Community Colleges in Alabama

  • Best Community Colleges in America 306 of 922

Academics

  • BProfessors
  • BValue
  • B Diversity
  • ASafety
  • B+Student Life
  • B+Location

Majors

  • Manufacturing Engineering Technician
    85 Graduates
  • Medical Assistant
    34 Graduates
  • Business
    28 Graduates
  • Cosmetology Instruction and Salon Management
    23 Graduates
  • Information Science
    22 Graduates
  • Nursing
    21 Graduates
  • Culinary Arts and Food Service
    15 Graduates
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
    14 Graduates
  • Automotive Engineering Technician
    11 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    7 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,540
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    89%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    16%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    82%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    255 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    617
  • Undergrads Over 25
    47%
  • Pell Grant
    79%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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