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General Information About J F Drake State Technical College INSTITUTIONAL 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 State Technical College seeks to satisfy the needs and academic pursuits of the community by offering developmental studies, noncredit 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 students intellectually, culturally, and economically.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - Distance learning opportunities
- Weekend/evening college
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Less than 1 year certificate
- 1-2 years certificate
- Associate's degree
Campus Setting - City: Midsize
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $2,700 Room & Board Charge $0 Books & Supplies Cost $1,800 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $1,648,742 Other Federal Grants $62,031 Scholarships & Fellowships $1,986,045 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $969,818 Average Grant Dollars Issued $44,221 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $993,023 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 1,562 Native American 13 Asian 22 African American 924 Hispanic 23 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 747 Enrolled FullTime Graduates
