Tuition & Fees
Tuition at Drake State remains one of the best values in the state. At only $204 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.
2026-2027 In-State Tuition & Fees
| Hours | Tuition | Facility Fee | Technology Fee | Building Fee | Reserve Fee | ACCS Enhancement Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $133 | $15 | $15 | $20 | $1 | $20 | $204 |
| 2 | $266 | $30 | $30 | $40 | $2 | $40 | $408 |
| 3 | $399 | $45 | $45 | $60 | $3 | $60 | $612 |
| 4 | $532 | $60 | $60 | $80 | $4 | $80 | $816 |
| 5 | $665 | $75 | $75 | $100 | $5 | $100 | $1,020 |
| 6 | $798 | $90 | $90 | $120 | $6 | $120 | $1,224 |
| 7 | $931 | $105 | $105 | $140 | $7 | $140 | $1,428 |
| 8 | $1,064 | $120 | $120 | $160 | $8 | $160 | $1,632 |
| 9 | $1,197 | $135 | $135 | $180 | $9 | $180 | $1,836 |
| 10 | $1,330 | $150 | $150 | $200 | $10 | $200 | $2,040 |
| 11 | $1,463 | $165 | $165 | $220 | $11 | $220 | $2,244 |
| 12 | $1,596 | $180 | $180 | $240 | $12 | $240 | $2,448 |
| 13 | $1,729 | $195 | $195 | $260 | $13 | $260 | $2,652 |
| 14 | $1,862 | $210 | $210 | $280 | $14 | $280 | $2,856 |
| 15 | $1,995 | $225 | $225 | $300 | $15 | $300 | $3,060 |
| 16 | $2,128 | $240 | $240 | $320 | $16 | $320 | $3,264 |
| 17 | $2,261 | $255 | $255 | $340 | $17 | $340 | $3,468 |
| 18 | $2,394 | $270 | $270 | $360 | $18 | $360 | $3,672 |
| 19 | $2,527 | $285 | $285 | $380 | $19 | $380 | $3,876 |
| 20 | $2,660 | $300 | $300 | $400 | $20 | $400 | $4,080 |
| 21 | $2,793 | $315 | $315 | $420 | $21 | $420 | $4,284 |
| 22 | $2,926 | $330 | $330 | $440 | $22 | $440 | $4,488 |
| 23 | $3,059 | $345 | $345 | $460 | $23 | $460 | $4,692 |
| 24 | $3,192 | $360 | $360 | $480 | $24 | $480 | $4,896 |
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
2026-2027
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.
2026-2027 Off-Campus Student Budgets
1 Semester Full-Time
| Expense | Resident Off Campus | Non-Resident Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $3,060 | $5,055 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing | $4,750 | $4,750 |
| Food | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Transportation | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Miscellaneous | $675 | $675 |
| Total | $12,185 | $14,180 |
2 Semesters Full-Time
| Expense | Resident Off Campus | Non-Resident Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $6,120 | $10,110 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Housing | $8,550 | $8,550 |
| Food | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Transportation | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Total | $23,420 | $27,410 |
3 Semesters Full-Time
| Expense | Resident Off Campus | Non-Resident Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $9,180 | $15,165 |
| Books & Supplies | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Housing | $11,400 | $11,400 |
| Food | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Transportation | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Total | $32,580 | $38,565 |
* Resident Off Campus budgets are based on in-state tuition and estimated living expenses.
** Non-Resident Off Campus budgets are based on out-of-state tuition and estimated living expenses.
*Resident Off Campus Calculations
Full-Time enrollment = 15 credit hours in term
Tuition and Fees – Resident = $204 per credit hour
Housing estimated at $750 per month based on local apartments, $200 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 = $337 per credit hour
Housing estimated at $750 per month based on local apartments, $200 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.
2026-2027 With Parent Budgets
1 Semester Full-Time
| Expense | Resident with Parent | Non-Resident with Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $3,060 | $5,055 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Food & Housing | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Miscellaneous | $675 | $675 |
| Total | $8,585 | $10,580 |
2 Semesters Full-Time
| Expense | Resident with Parent | Non-Resident with Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $6,120 | $10,110 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Food & Housing | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Transportation | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Total | $16,670 | $20,660 |
3 Semesters Full-Time
| Expense | Resident with Parent | Non-Resident with Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $9,180 | $15,165 |
| Books & Supplies | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Food & Housing | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Transportation | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Total | $23,580 | $29,565 |
* Resident with Parent budgets are based on in-state tuition and estimated living expenses.
** Non-Resident with Parent budgets are based on out-of-state tuition and estimated living expenses.
*Resident with Parent Calculations
Full-Time enrollment = 15 credit hours in term
Tuition and Fees – Resident = $204 per credit hour
Food & Housing estimated at $500 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 = $337 per credit hour
Food & Housing estimated at $500 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.