J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

Huntsville, ALPublic2-YearAccredited
23.17 - Below Average

Graduation Rate

11%

IPEDS 2023

Retention Rate

53%

IPEDS 2023

Acceptance Rate

Not reported

IPEDS 2023

Total Enrollment

1,378

IPEDS 2023

Cost & Financial Aid

Avg Net Price

Not reported

College Scorecard

Receiving Aid

Not reported

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Avg Grant Aid

Not reported

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Student-Faculty Ratio

12:1

IPEDS 2023

About J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Huntsville, Alabama, in a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 1,378 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 23.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 11% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 53% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers career and technical programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Electrician, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager.

Situated in Huntsville — a hub for aerospace and defense industries in northern Alabama — Drake State provides technical and healthcare training to students seeking workforce entry in a region with strong demand for skilled technical professionals.

Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Campus Setting

City: Midsize

Calendar System

Semester

Contact Information

Dr. Patricia G. Sims

patricia.sims@drakestate.edu

3421 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL 35811

Programs (11)

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