Huntsville, Alabama · Public · 2-year · Midsize city
Overview
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a public two-year institution in Huntsville, Alabama. The campus sits in a midsize city. It enrolled 1,187 students in fall 2024. It is a historically Black college or university. It is part of Alabama Community College System.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College offers certificates and associate degrees across 22 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. It awarded 331 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.
The school has an open admission policy. 51% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Mission
Drake State Community and Technical College offers flexible, affordable technical and university-transfer degrees, industry certification, adult and continuing education, and customized skills training to support and enhance the North Alabama community.
Key figures
Open
Admission policy
1,187
Students enrolled
51%
First-year retention
331
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
22
Programs and majors
13:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusHybrid
Program levels
CertificateAssociate
Programs and majors offered 22
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.