Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $5,130
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,940
- Average Net Price
- $4,644
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 44.4%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $9,450
- Books & Supplies
- $2,000
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 0.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 44.4%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $3,749 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $5,025 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $6,288 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $7,856 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families at J. F. Drake State pay far less than the $5,130 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,749 after aid, while those from higher-income families ($75,000-$110,000) pay $7,856. The average net price across all students is $4,644. Over two years, total costs range from $7,498 to $15,712 depending on family income.
The school serves Alabama's aerospace corridor, where 88.2% of graduates find employment earning a median $28,281 within ten years. Women make up 63.42% of the student body at this historically Black college. Nearly half of students receive Pell Grants, and 44.36% get financial aid. With no federal loan debt reported, students avoid monthly loan payments that typically burden community college graduates. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying under $4,000 annually while gaining access to technical training in Huntsville's booming tech industry.
The school serves Alabama's aerospace corridor, where 88.2% of graduates find employment earning a median $28,281 within ten years. Women make up 63.42% of the student body at this historically Black college. Nearly half of students receive Pell Grants, and 44.36% get financial aid. With no federal loan debt reported, students avoid monthly loan payments that typically burden community college graduates. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying under $4,000 annually while gaining access to technical training in Huntsville's booming tech industry.
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