How much has Drake State's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 57.46% from 2014 ($15,521), where Drake State's current cost is $24,440. In 2024, the COA is increased by 7.95% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $6,096 (2014) to $8,940 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 64.82% over the past 10 years.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 57.46% for that period where the last year costs were $24,440. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 64.82% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $8,940. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$3,384$6,096-
2015-16$4,290$7,740 26.97%
2016-17$4,350$7,860 1.55%
2017-18$4,410$7,980 1.53%
2018-19$4,710$8,580 7.52%
2019-20$4,770$8,700 1.40%
2020-21$4,830$8,820 1.38%
2021-22$4,830$8,520 -3.40%
2022-23$4,890$8,640 1.41%
2023-24$5,130$8,940 3.47%
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,000, and it has not changed since 2014.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$2,000-
2015-16$2,000 0.00%
2016-17$2,000 0.00%
2017-18$2,000 0.00%
2018-19$2,000 0.00%
2019-20$2,000 0.00%
2020-21$2,000 0.00%
2021-22$2,000 0.00%
2022-23$2,000 0.00%
2023-24$2,000 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 53.85% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$7,425-
2015-16$8,700 17.17%
2016-17$8,700
2017-18$8,700
2018-19$8,700
2019-20$8,700
2020-21$8,700
2021-22$9,100 4.60%
2022-23$12,000 31.87%
2023-24$13,500 12.50%
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