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J F Drake State Technical College
- 3421 Meridian St N
- Huntsville, AL 35811
- OPEID College Code: 00526000
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- General Phone: (256) 539-8161
- President: Helen T. Mcalpine
- Website: www.drakestate.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 694
Basic Information
- 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
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.drakestate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 70% | 16% | 21% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $3,013 | $2,060 | $2,223 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| 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 | $5,850 | $4,725 | $4,725 |
| Other Expenses | $2,100 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,100 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Out of State | $6,630 | $6,630 | $6,630 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,450 | $11,125 | $11,125 |
| Out of State | $14,580 | $13,255 | $13,255 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,600 | $6,400 | $6,400 |
| Out of State | $8,730 | $8,530 | $8,530 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping | 12 | 11 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 17 | 17 |
| Communication Technology | ||
| Graphic Communications, Other | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences | 8 | 7 |
| Construction Trades | ||
| Electrician | 10 | - |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Drafting and Design Technology | 9 | 9 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Licensed Practical Nurse Training | 23 | - |
| Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant | 1 | - |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | ||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 4 | - |
| Industrial Electronics Technology | 10 | 11 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 21 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ||
| Barbering | 7 | - |
| Cosmetology | 24 | - |
| Precision Production | ||
| Tool and Die Technology | 10 | 8 |
| Welding Technology | 6 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 694 Undergraduate: 694
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 341 Female: 353
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 341 Female: 353
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 409 Part-Time: 285
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 409 Part-Time: 285
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 424 | 61% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1% |
| White | 227 | 33% |
| Unknown | 27 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 9 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 101 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 87 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 116 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 117 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 83 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 60 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 78 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 31 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.6% |
| Age Uknown | 8 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 96 | 58 | 38 |
| Faculty Status | 62 | 25 | 37 |
| Tenured Faculty | 17 | 17 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 62 | 25 | 37 |
| Primarily Instruction | 62 | 25 | 37 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 7 | 7 | - |
| Other Professionals | 8 | 8 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 19 | 18 | 1 |
| 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 | $49,659 (25) | $50,350 (8) | $49,334 (17) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,659 (25) | $50,350 (8) | $49,334 (17) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 98%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 97%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 31% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 27% |
| Female | 34% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 28% |
| White | 31% |
| Unknown | 60% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
