Tuition & Fees

Tuition at Drake State remains one of the best values in the state. At only $163 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:
125
Facility
Fee:
9
Technology
Fee:
9
Building
Fee:
9
Reserve
Fee:
1
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
10
Total: 163
Semester
Hours:
2
In-state
Tuition:
250
Facility
Fee:
18
Technology
Fee:
18
Building
Fee:
18
Reserve
Fee:
2
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
20
Total: 326
Semester
Hours:
3
In-state
Tuition:
375
Facility
Fee:
27
Technology
Fee:
27
Building
Fee:
27
Reserve
Fee:
3
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
30
Total: 489
Semester
Hours:
4
In-state
Tuition:
500
Facility
Fee:
36
Technology
Fee:
36
Building
Fee:
36
Reserve
Fee:
4
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
40
Total: 652
Semester
Hours:
5
In-state
Tuition:
625
Facility
Fee:
45
Technology
Fee:
45
Building
Fee:
45
Reserve
Fee:
5
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
50
Total: 815
Semester
Hours:
6
In-state
Tuition:
750
Facility
Fee:
54
Technology
Fee:
54
Building
Fee:
54
Reserve
Fee:
6
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
60
Total: 978
Semester
Hours:
7
In-state
Tuition:
875
Facility
Fee:
63
Technology
Fee:
63
Building
Fee:
63
Reserve
Fee:
7
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
70
Total: 1141
Semester
Hours:
8
In-state
Tuition:
1000
Facility
Fee:
72
Technology
Fee:
72
Building
Fee:
72
Reserve
Fee:
8
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
80
Total: 1304
Semester
Hours:
9
In-state
Tuition:
1125
Facility
Fee:
81
Technology
Fee:
81
Building
Fee:
81
Reserve
Fee:
9
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
90
Total: 1467
Semester
Hours:
10
In-state
Tuition:
1250
Facility
Fee:
90
Technology
Fee:
90
Building
Fee:
90
Reserve
Fee:
10
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
100
Total: 1630
Semester
Hours:
11
In-state
Tuition:
1375
Facility
Fee:
99
Technology
Fee:
99
Building
Fee:
99
Reserve
Fee:
11
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
110
Total: 1793
Semester
Hours:
12
In-state
Tuition:
1500
Facility
Fee:
108
Technology
Fee:
108
Building
Fee:
108
Reserve
Fee:
12
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
120
Total: 1956
Semester
Hours:
13
In-state
Tuition:
1625
Facility
Fee:
117
Technology
Fee:
117
Building
Fee:
117
Reserve
Fee:
13
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
130
Total: 2119
Semester
Hours:
14
In-state
Tuition:
1750
Facility
Fee:
126
Technology
Fee:
126
Building
Fee:
126
Reserve
Fee:
14
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
140
Total: 2119
Semester
Hours:
15
In-state
Tuition:
1875
Facility
Fee:
135
Technology
Fee:
135
Building
Fee:
135
Reserve
Fee:
15
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
150
Total: 2445
Semester
Hours:
16
In-state
Tuition:
2000
Facility
Fee:
144
Technology
Fee:
144
Building
Fee:
144
Reserve
Fee:
16
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
160
Total: 2608
Semester
Hours:
17
In-state
Tuition:
2125
Facility
Fee:
153
Technology
Fee:
153
Building
Fee:
153
Reserve
Fee:
17
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
170
Total: 2771
Semester
Hours:
18
In-state
Tuition:
2250
Facility
Fee:
162
Technology
Fee:
162
Building
Fee:
162
Reserve
Fee:
18
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
180
Total: 2934
Semester
Hours:
19
In-state
Tuition:
2375
Facility
Fee:
171
Technology
Fee:
171
Building
Fee:
171
Reserve
Fee:
19
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
190
Total: 3097
Semester
Hours:
20
In-state
Tuition:
2500
Facility
Fee:
180
Technology
Fee:
180
Building
Fee:
180
Reserve
Fee:
20
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
200
Total: 3260
Semester
Hours:
21
In-state
Tuition:
2625
Facility
Fee:
189
Technology
Fee:
189
Building
Fee:
189
Reserve
Fee:
21
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
210
Total: 3423
Semester
Hours:
22
In-state
Tuition:
2750
Facility
Fee:
198
Technology
Fee:
198
Building
Fee:
198
Reserve
Fee:
22
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
220
Total: 3586
Semester
Hours:
23
In-state
Tuition:
2875
Facility
Fee:
207
Technology
Fee:
207
Building
Fee:
207
Reserve
Fee:
23
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
230
Total: 3749
Semester
Hours:
24
In-state
Tuition:
3000
Facility
Fee:
216
Technology
Fee:
216
Building
Fee:
216
Reserve
Fee:
24
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
240
Total: 3912

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

2022-2023

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

$2,445

Tuition & Fees

$4,320

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Housing

$3,038

Housing

$3,038

Food

$1,013

Food

$1,013

Transportation

$1,200

Transportation

$1,200

Miscellaneous

$   750

Miscellaneous

$   750

Total

$9,446

 

Total

$11,321

*Resident Off Campus

2 Semesters FT

 

**Non-Resident Off Campus

2 Semesters FT

Tuition & Fees

$4,890

Tuition & Fees

$8,640

Books & Supplies

$2,000

Books & Supplies

$2,000

Housing

$6,075

Housing

$6,075

Food

$2,025

Food

$2,025

Transportation

$2,400

Transportation

$2,400

Miscellaneous

$1,500

Miscellaneous

$1,500

Total

$18,890

 

Total

$22,640

*Resident Off Campus

3 Semesters FT

 

**Non-Resident Off Campus

3 Semesters FT

Tuition & Fees

$7,335

Tuition & Fees

$12,960

Books & Supplies

$3,000

Books & Supplies

$3,000

Housing

$8,100

Housing

$8,100

Food

$2,700

Food

$2,700

Transportation

$3,600

Transportation

$3,600

Miscellaneous

$2,250

Miscellaneous

$2,250

Total

$26,985

 

Total

$32,610

*Resident Off Campus Calculations

Full-Time enrollment = 15 credit hours in term

Tuition and Fees – Resident = $163 per credit hour

Housing estimated at $675 per month based on local apartments

Food cost estimated at $225 per month (9-month budget – 2 semesters)

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

Miscellaneous – estimated $187.50 per month (12 month)

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 = $288 per credit hour

Housing estimated at $675 per month based on local apartments

Food cost estimated at $225 per month (9-month budget – 2 semesters)

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

Miscellaneous – estimated at $187.50 per month (12-month budget)

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

$2,445

Tuition & Fees

$4,320

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Food & Housing

$1,600

Housing

$1,600

Transportation

$1,200

Transportation

$1,200

Miscellaneous

$   750

Miscellaneous

$   750

Total

$6,995

 

Total

$8,870

*Resident with Parent

2 Semesters FT

 

**Non-Resident with Parent

2 Semesters FT

Tuition & Fees

$4,890

Tuition & Fees

$8,640

Books & Supplies

$2,000

Books & Supplies

$2,000

Food & Housing

$3,200

Housing

$3,200

Transportation

$2,400

Transportation

$2,400

Miscellaneous

$1,500

Miscellaneous

$1,500

Total

$13,990

 

Total

$17,740

*Resident with Parent

3 Semesters FT

 

**Non-Resident with Parent

3 Semesters FT

Tuition & Fees

$7,335

Tuition & Fees

$12,960

Books & Supplies

$3,000

Books & Supplies

$3,000

Food & Housing

$4,266

Housing

$4,266

Transportation

$3,600

Transportation

$3,600

Miscellaneous

$2,250

Miscellaneous

$2,250

Total

$20,451

 

Total

$26,076

*Resident with Parent Calculations

Full-Time enrollment = 15 credit hours in term

Tuition and Fees – Resident = $163 per credit hour

Food & Housing estimated at $355.50 per month (9-month budget – 2 semesters)

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

Miscellaneous – estimated $187.50 per month (12 month)

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 = $288 per credit hour

Food & Housing estimated at $355.50 per month (9-month budget-2 semesters)

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

Miscellaneous – estimated at $187.50 per month (12-month budget)

Less than full-time enrollment budgets will be prorated.

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Huntsville, AL 35811
256-539-8161

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