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# J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

HBCU community college in Huntsville focused on health professions with low tuition and 1,011 students.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 34.771858, -86.572885

### Summary

HBCU community college in Huntsville focused on health professions with low tuition and 1,011 students.

### Description

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a public HBCU serving Huntsville, Alabama. The college was founded to expand educational opportunity in the region and enrolls 1,011 students, primarily in health professions and related programs.

In-state tuition is $3,870 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $7,740. These figures represent the total cost of attendance, with no additional room and board charges listed separately.

Drake State functions as a pathway institution for students seeking credentials and transfer opportunities. The college's focus on health professions prepares students for careers in nursing, medical technology, and related fields. For details about program offerings, completion rates, and job placement support, visit drakestate.edu.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 101,462
- **State**: AL
- **City**: Huntsville
- **Address**: 3421 Meridian St N
- **Zip Code**: 35811
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://drakestate.edu/
- **HBCU**: Yes
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: City
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $3,870
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $7,740
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $3,870
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $7,740
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 1,011
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $41,318,842
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Health Professions and Related Programs