by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what you can expect to pay at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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The full cost of attending J. F. Drake State Community and Technical C ranged from $11,908.00 to $15,778.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: near $11,908.00 in-state versus $15,778.00 out-of-state.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $5,190.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,718.00 |
| Total cost | $11,908.00 |
| That is 38% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,908.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,451.00 |
| Net price | $3,457.00 |
| That is 82% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,908.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,540.00 |
| Net price | $3,368.00 |
| That is 83% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $9,060.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,718.00 |
| Total cost | $15,778.00 |
| That is 18% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,778.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,451.00 |
| Net price | $7,327.00 |
| That is 62% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,778.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,540.00 |
| Net price | $7,238.00 |
| That is 62% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by around 2.1% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Freshman year | $3,438.00 | $3,529.00 | $12,155.00 |
| Senior year | $3,656.00 | $3,753.00 | $12,927.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $14,185.00 | $14,560.00 | $50,154.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,404.00 | $5,547.00 | $19,107.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $163.00 | $168.00 | $577.00 |
| Total amount paid | $19,589.00 | $20,107.00 | $69,261.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Freshman year | $3,438.00 | $3,529.00 | $12,155.00 |
| Senior year | $3,509.00 | $3,602.00 | $12,407.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $6,947.00 | $7,131.00 | $24,562.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,647.00 | $2,717.00 | $9,357.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $80.00 | $82.00 | $283.00 |
| Total amount paid | $9,594.00 | $9,847.00 | $33,919.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Freshman year | $7,388.00 | $7,479.00 | $16,105.00 |
| Senior year | $7,858.00 | $7,954.00 | $17,128.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $30,485.00 | $30,860.00 | $66,453.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,614.00 | $11,756.00 | $25,316.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $351.00 | $355.00 | $765.00 |
| Total amount paid | $42,098.00 | $42,616.00 | $91,770.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Freshman year | $7,388.00 | $7,479.00 | $16,105.00 |
| Senior year | $7,541.00 | $7,634.00 | $16,439.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $14,930.00 | $15,113.00 | $32,545.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,688.00 | $5,758.00 | $12,398.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $172.00 | $174.00 | $375.00 |
| Total amount paid | $20,617.00 | $20,871.00 | $44,943.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $6,005.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $4,644.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $3,749.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,025.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,288.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,856.00 |
Use J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid page.
The default-rate category at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical C is No Data.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 25 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $3,743.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veteran aid breakdown.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about J. F. Drake State Community and Technical C, a few questions are worth asking:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.