Paying for J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$5,130 4.91%	$8,940 3.47%

The 2024 tuition & fees of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College (Drake State) are $5,130 for Alabama residents and $8,940 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $7,647 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

93% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $3,757. It could cover 42.02% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,873 for Alabama residents and $20,683 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

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Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $5,130 for Alabama residents and $8,940 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.91% for Alabama residents and increased by 3.47% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($4,864) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $7,647.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Drake State is $5,382 for Alabama residents and $9,250 for out-of-state students, a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Drake State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$4,890	$8,640	$12,000
2023-2024	$5,130	$8,940	$13,500
Change % 2023-2024	4.91%	3.47%	12.50%
2024-2025	$5,382	$9,250	$15,188

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Drake State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $127 for Alabama residents and $254 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$125	$250
	2023-2024	$127	$254
	2024-2025	$129	$258

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Drake State
	In-State	Out-of-State
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College	$5,130	$8,940
Jefferson State Community College	$5,040	$8,850
John C Calhoun State Community College	$5,060	$8,870
Coastal Alabama Community College	$4,980	$8,790
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville	$4,980	$8,790
Southern Union State Community College	$4,980	$8,790