J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Key Facts
Graduation Rate
11%
Retention Rate
53%
Acceptance Rate
Not reported
Total Enrollment
1,378
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Campus Setting
City: Midsize
Calendar System
Semester
Programs (11)
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.
Dr. Patricia G. Sims
patricia.sims@drakestate.edu3421 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL 35811
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