by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on Drake State costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $8,520 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of Alabama get a discount and only needed to pay $4,830 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $7,380 | $1,140 | $8,520 |
| In-State | $3,690 | $1,140 | $4,830 |
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $8,520 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
In-state undergrads in Alabama pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Drake State only charges $4,830 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how Drake State compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Financial Aid.
In-state Drake State tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.84% over the past five years. Alabama residents may pay an estimated $4,912 this school year.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at Drake State to be $9,865, and $19,898 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about -0.21% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $8,485.
This would result in a total cost of $16,952 for two years and $33,833 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Drake State.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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