J F DRAKE STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
- 3421 Meridian St N
- Huntsville, AL 35811
- OPEID College Code: 00526000
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- General Phone: (256) 551-3115
- President: Helen T. Mcalpine
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 1,258
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J F Drake State Technical College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.drakestate.edu
- Mission Statement
- J. F. Drake State Technical College is a two-year, public institution of higher education that provides the citizens of North Alabama with flexible, innovative vocational and technical training at a reasonable cost. The College is student-centered and offers career-oriented diploma, certificate, and associate degree programs and courses, as well as comprehensive, specialized training for business and industry. J. F. Drake Technical College seeks to satisfy the needs and academic pursuits of the community by offering developmental studies, non-credit short-term courses, and continuing education courses on scheduled days, evenings, and weekends. Showing a major concern for a diverse population, the College aims to provide educational opportunities that will enrich the lives of its student intellectually, culturally, and economically.
The administration, faculty, and staff support the mission of J. F. Drake State Technical College because they believe vocational/technical education contributes directly to the economic welfare, social advancement, and civic awareness of the individual and for the good of the community.
Vocational/technical education contributes to the community by providing a pool of entry-level applicants, well trained and ready to satisfy the occupational needs of business and industry. It also provides the type of dedicated industry-based training demands that can be met through a committed interaction between an educational institution and industry, especially through cooperative education.
Accreditation
- Council on Occupational Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Small
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
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- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 67%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 64% | 33% | 12% | 18% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,889 | $3,097 | $1,650 | $1,878 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,830 | $4,830 | $4,830 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,725 | $4,725 | $4,725 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,100 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| In-State | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Out of State | $6,630 | $6,630 | $6,630 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $11,725 | $11,725 | $11,325 |
| In-State | $11,725 | $11,725 | $11,325 |
| Out of State | $13,855 | $13,855 | $13,455 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $7,000 | $7,000 | $6,600 |
| In-State | $7,000 | $7,000 | $6,600 |
| Out of State | $9,130 | $9,130 | $8,730 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Administrative Assistant Degree | 11 | 12 |
| Bookkeeping Degree | 4 | 4 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Degree | 13 | 10 |
| Construction Trades | ||
| Electrician Degree | 6 | - |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Drafting and Design Degree | 8 | 8 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Licensed Practical Nurse Degree | 34 | - |
| Nursing Assistant Degree | 12 | - |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | ||
| Heating and Air Conditioning Degree | 6 | - |
| Industrial Electronics Technology Degree | 15 | 13 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Degree | 5 | 5 |
| Auto Mechanics Technology Degree | 8 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ||
| Barber Degree | 3 | - |
| Cosmetology Degree | 8 | - |
| Precision Production | ||
| Tool and Die Technology Degree | 5 | 4 |
| Welding Technology Degree | 7 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,258 Undergraduate: 1,258
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 561 Female: 697
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 561 Female: 697
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 754 Part-Time: 504
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 754 Part-Time: 504
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 12 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 47 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 140 | 11% |
| Ages 20-21 | 147 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 203 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 251 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 151 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 117 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 129 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 68 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 110 | 60 | 50 |
| Faculty Status | 72 | 25 | 47 |
| Tenured Faculty | 19 | 19 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 72 | 25 | 47 |
| Primarily Instruction | 72 | 25 | 47 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 8 | 8 | - |
| Other Professionals | 9 | 9 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 21 | 18 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1 | - | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 4 | 4 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,039 (25) | $53,168 (8) | $54,450 (17) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,039 (25) | $53,168 (8) | $54,450 (17) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 30%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 18% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 23% |
| Female | 14% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 9% |
| Unknown | 17% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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