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Tuition & Fees

Tuition at Drake State remains one of the best values in the state. At only $171 per credit hour, Drake State provides the educational foundation and workplace skills to enhance the lives of our students without a lifetime of educational debt.

The staff strives to provide accurate cost estimates in advance so that our students may be financially prepared for their college journey. The Office of Financial Aid provides resources to assist with federal, state, and local grants as well as college and industry sponsored scholarships.

Semester
Hours
In-state
Tuition
Facility
Fee
Technology
Fee
Building
Fee
Reserve
Fee
ACCS Enhancement
Fee
Total
Semester
Hours:
1
In-state
Tuition:

127

Facility
Fee:
9
Technology
Fee:
9
Building
Fee:

15

Reserve
Fee:
1
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
10
Total:

171

Semester
Hours:
2
In-state
Tuition:

254

Facility
Fee:
18
Technology
Fee:
18
Building
Fee:

30

Reserve
Fee:
2
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
20
Total:

342

Semester
Hours:
3
In-state
Tuition:

381

Facility
Fee:
27
Technology
Fee:
27
Building
Fee:

45

Reserve
Fee:
3
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
30
Total:

513

Semester
Hours:
4
In-state
Tuition:

508

Facility
Fee:
36
Technology
Fee:
36
Building
Fee:

60

Reserve
Fee:
4
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
40
Total:

684

Semester
Hours:
5
In-state
Tuition:

635

Facility
Fee:
45
Technology
Fee:
45
Building
Fee:

75

Reserve
Fee:
5
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
50
Total:

855

Semester
Hours:
6
In-state
Tuition:

762

Facility
Fee:
54
Technology
Fee:
54
Building
Fee:

90

Reserve
Fee:
6
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
60
Total:

1026

Semester
Hours:
7
In-state
Tuition:

889

Facility
Fee:
63
Technology
Fee:
63
Building
Fee:

105

Reserve
Fee:
7
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
70
Total:

1197

Semester
Hours:
8
In-state
Tuition:

1016

Facility
Fee:
72
Technology
Fee:
72
Building
Fee:

120

Reserve
Fee:
8
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:

80

Total:

1368

Semester
Hours:
9
In-state
Tuition:

1143

Facility
Fee:
81
Technology
Fee:
81
Building
Fee:

135

Reserve
Fee:
9
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
90
Total:

1539

Semester
Hours:
10
In-state
Tuition:

1270

Facility
Fee:
90
Technology
Fee:
90
Building
Fee:

150

Reserve
Fee:
10
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
100
Total:

1710

Semester
Hours:
11
In-state
Tuition:

1397

Facility
Fee:
99
Technology
Fee:
99
Building
Fee:

165

Reserve
Fee:
11
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
110
Total:

1881

Semester
Hours:
12
In-state
Tuition:

1524

Facility
Fee:
108
Technology
Fee:
108
Building
Fee:

180

Reserve
Fee:
12
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
120
Total:

2052

Semester
Hours:
13
In-state
Tuition:

1651

Facility
Fee:
117
Technology
Fee:
117
Building
Fee:

195

Reserve
Fee:
13
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
130
Total:

2223

Semester
Hours:
14
In-state
Tuition:

1778

Facility
Fee:
126
Technology
Fee:
126
Building
Fee:

210

Reserve
Fee:
14
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
140
Total:

2394

Semester
Hours:
15
In-state
Tuition:

1905

Facility
Fee:
135
Technology
Fee:
135
Building
Fee:

225

Reserve
Fee:
15
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
150
Total:

2565

Semester
Hours:
16
In-state
Tuition:

2032

Facility
Fee:
144
Technology
Fee:
144
Building
Fee:

240

Reserve
Fee:
16
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
160
Total:

2736

Semester
Hours:
17
In-state
Tuition:

2159

Facility
Fee:
153
Technology
Fee:
153
Building
Fee:

255

Reserve
Fee:
17
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
170
Total:

2907

Semester
Hours:
18
In-state
Tuition:

2286

Facility
Fee:
162
Technology
Fee:
162
Building
Fee:

270

Reserve
Fee:
18
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
180
Total:

3078

Semester
Hours:
19
In-state
Tuition:

2413

Facility
Fee:
171
Technology
Fee:
171
Building
Fee:

285

Reserve
Fee:
19
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
190
Total:

3249

Semester
Hours:
20
In-state
Tuition:

2540

Facility
Fee:
180
Technology
Fee:
180
Building
Fee:

300

Reserve
Fee:
20
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
200
Total:

3420

Semester
Hours:
21
In-state
Tuition:

2667

Facility
Fee:
189
Technology
Fee:
189
Building
Fee:

315

Reserve
Fee:
21
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
210
Total:

3591

Semester
Hours:
22
In-state
Tuition:

2794

Facility
Fee:
198
Technology
Fee:
198
Building
Fee:

330

Reserve
Fee:
22
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
220
Total:

3762

Semester
Hours:
23
In-state
Tuition:

2921

Facility
Fee:
207
Technology
Fee:
207
Building
Fee:

345

Reserve
Fee:
23
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
230
Total:

3933

Semester
Hours:
24
In-state
Tuition:

3048

Facility
Fee:
216
Technology
Fee:
216
Building
Fee:

360

Reserve
Fee:
24
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
240
Total:

4104

Out-of-State Tuition

Out-of-state tuition is equal to two times the in-state amount for tuition. All other fees remain the same. Students who apply for admission and reside in the Tennessee Counties which border Madison County, Alabama are extended in-state tuition. The state of Alabama requires proof of residency for 12 consecutive months in order to qualify for in-state tuition.

Online Hybrid Courses

Tuition for online and hybrid courses follow the same fee schedule as above.

Additional Fees

Late registration is scheduled immediately following the registration period. Students registering during late registration must pay a late fee of $25, in addition to all other fees noted above.

*Building fee is subject to approval by the Alabama Department of Education. All fees subject to change without notice. Current fee schedules are available from the most recent college class schedule or by contacting the Business Manager at 256-551-3130.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

2023-2024

Student award offers are based on anticipated full-time enrollment. Students who do not enroll full-time will have their cost of attendance for the period adjusted. Accordingly, residency is determined for this purpose by the information received from the student as reported on their FAFSA form. Cost of attendance is based on resident or non-resident status and Off Campus or With Parent.

OFF-CAMPUS BUDGETS

*Resident Off Campus

1 Semester FT

 

**Non-Resident Off Campus

1 Semester FT

Tuition & Fees

$2,565

Tuition & Fees

$4,470

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Housing

$3,375

Housing

$3,375

Food

$1,350

Food

$1,350

Transportation

$1,350

Transportation

$1,350

Miscellaneous

$   675

Miscellaneous

$   675

Total

$10,315

 

Total

$12,220

*Resident Off Campus

2 Semesters FT

 

**Non-Resident Off Campus

2 Semesters FT

Tuition & Fees

$5,130

Tuition & Fees

$8,940

Books & Supplies

$2,000

Books & Supplies

$2,000

Housing

$6,750

Housing

$6,750

Food

$2,700

Food

$2,700

Transportation

$2,700

Transportation

$2,700

Miscellaneous

$1,350

Miscellaneous

$1,350

Total

$20,630

 

Total

$24,440

*Resident Off Campus

3 Semesters FT

 

**Non-Resident Off Campus

3 Semesters FT

Tuition & Fees

$7,695

Tuition & Fees

$13,410

Books & Supplies

$3,000

Books & Supplies

$3,000

Housing

$9,000

Housing

$9,000

Food

$3,600

Food

$3,600

Transportation

$3,600

Transportation

$3,600

Miscellaneous

$1,800

Miscellaneous

$1,800

Total

$28,695

 

Total

$34,410

*Resident Off Campus Calculations

Full-Time enrollment = 15 credit hours in term

Tuition and Fees – Resident = $171 per credit hour

Housing estimated at $650 per month based on local apartments, $100 utilities

Food cost estimated at $300 per month (9-month budget – 2 semesters)

Transportation – estimated $300 per month – approximately $10.00 per day

Miscellaneous – estimated $150 per month (9 month)

Add Additional Test Component: LPN, ADN, ADN1 Test Fee $117 per semester, MAT Test Fee $27 per semester, SAL Test Fee $252 per semester, and NAS Test Fee $68 per semester.

Less than full-time enrollment budgets will be prorated.

**Non-Resident (out of state) Off Campus Calculations

Full-Time enrollment = 15 credit hours in term

Tuition and Fees – Non-Resident = $298 per credit hour

Housing estimated at $650 per month based on local apartments, $100 Utilities

Food cost estimated at $300 per month (9-month budget – 2 semesters)

Transportation – estimated $300 per month – approximately $10.00 per day

Miscellaneous – estimated at $150 per month (9-month budget)

Add Additional Test Component: LPN, ADN, ADN1 Test Fee $117 per semester, MAT Test Fee $27 per semester, SAL Test Fee $252 per semester, and NAS

Test Fee $68 per semester.

Less than full-time enrollment budgets will be prorated.

WITH PARENT BUDGETS

*Resident with Parent

1 Semester FT

 

**Non-Resident with Parent

1 Semester FT

Tuition & Fees

$2,565

Tuition & Fees

$4,470

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Food & Housing

$1,800

Housing

$1,800

Transportation

$1,350

Transportation

$1,350

Miscellaneous

$   675

Miscellaneous

$   675

Total

$7,390

 

Total

$9,295

*Resident with Parent

2 Semesters FT

 

**Non-Resident with Parent

2 Semesters FT

Tuition & Fees

$5,130

Tuition & Fees

$8,940

Books & Supplies

$2,000

Books & Supplies

$2,000

Food & Housing

$3,600

Food & Housing

$3,600

Transportation

$2,700

Transportation

$2,700

Miscellaneous

$1,350

Miscellaneous

$1,350

Total

$14,780

 

Total

$18,590

*Resident with Parent

3 Semesters FT

 

**Non-Resident with Parent

3 Semesters FT

Tuition & Fees

$7,695

Tuition & Fees

$13,410

Books & Supplies

$3,000

Books & Supplies

$3,000

Food & Housing

$4,800

Housing

$4,800

Transportation

$3,600

Transportation

$3,600

Miscellaneous

$1,800

Miscellaneous

$1,800

Total

$20,895

 

Total

$26,610

*Resident with Parent Calculations

Full-Time enrollment = 15 credit hours in term

Tuition and Fees – Resident = $171 per credit hour

Food & Housing estimated at $400 per month (9-month budget – 2 semesters)

Transportation – estimated $300 per month – approximately $10.00 per day

Miscellaneous – estimated $150 per month (9-month budget)

Add Additional Test Component: LPN, ADN, ADN1 Test Fee $117 per semester, MAT Test Fee $27 per semester, SAL Test Fee $252 per semester, and NAS Test Fee $68 per semester.

Less than full-time enrollment budgets will be prorated.

**Non-Resident (out of state) with Parent Calculations

Full-Time enrollment = 15 credit hours in term

Tuition and Fees – Non-Resident = $298 per credit hour

Food & Housing estimated at $400 per month (9-month budget-2 semesters)

Transportation – estimated $300 per month – approximately $10.00 per day

Miscellaneous – estimated at $150 per month (9-month budget)

Add Additional Test Component: LPN, ADN, ADN1 Test Fee $117 per semester, MAT Test Fee $27 per semester, SAL Test Fee $252 per semester, and NAS Test Fee $68 per semester.

Less than full-time enrollment budgets will be prorated.