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Tuition & Fees

Tuition at Drake State remains one of the best values in the state. At only $187 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:

131

Facility
Fee:

15

Technology
Fee:

15

Building
Fee:

20

Reserve
Fee:
1
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
10
Total:

192

Semester
Hours:
2
In-state
Tuition:

262

Facility
Fee:

30

Technology
Fee:

30

Building
Fee:

40

Reserve
Fee:
2
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
20
Total:

384

Semester
Hours:
3
In-state
Tuition:

393

Facility
Fee:

45

Technology
Fee:

45

Building
Fee:

60

Reserve
Fee:
3
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
30
Total:

576

Semester
Hours:
4
In-state
Tuition:

524

Facility
Fee:

60

Technology
Fee:

60

Building
Fee:

80

Reserve
Fee:
4
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
40
Total:

768

Semester
Hours:
5
In-state
Tuition:

655

Facility
Fee:

75

Technology
Fee:

75

Building
Fee:

100

Reserve
Fee:
5
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
50
Total:

960

Semester
Hours:
6
In-state
Tuition:

786

Facility
Fee:

90

Technology
Fee:

90

Building
Fee:

120

Reserve
Fee:
6
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
60
Total:

1152

Semester
Hours:
7
In-state
Tuition:

917

Facility
Fee:

105

Technology
Fee:

105

Building
Fee:

140

Reserve
Fee:
7
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
70
Total:

1344

Semester
Hours:
8
In-state
Tuition:

1048

Facility
Fee:

120

Technology
Fee:

120

Building
Fee:

160

Reserve
Fee:
8
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:

80

Total:

1536

Semester
Hours:
9
In-state
Tuition:

1179

Facility
Fee:

135

Technology
Fee:

135

Building
Fee:

180

Reserve
Fee:
9
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
90
Total:

1728

Semester
Hours:
10
In-state
Tuition:

1310

Facility
Fee:

150

Technology
Fee:

150

Building
Fee:

200

Reserve
Fee:
10
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
100
Total:

1920

Semester
Hours:
11
In-state
Tuition:

1441

Facility
Fee:

165

Technology
Fee:

165

Building
Fee:

220

Reserve
Fee:
11
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
110
Total:

2112

Semester
Hours:
12
In-state
Tuition:

1572

Facility
Fee:

180

Technology
Fee:

180

Building
Fee:

240

Reserve
Fee:
12
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
120
Total:

2304

Semester
Hours:
13
In-state
Tuition:

1703

Facility
Fee:

195

Technology
Fee:

195

Building
Fee:

260

Reserve
Fee:
13
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
130
Total:

2496

Semester
Hours:
14
In-state
Tuition:

1834

Facility
Fee:

210

Technology
Fee:

210

Building
Fee:

280

Reserve
Fee:
14
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
140
Total:

2688

Semester
Hours:
15
In-state
Tuition:

1965

Facility
Fee:

225

Technology
Fee:

225

Building
Fee:

300

Reserve
Fee:
15
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
150
Total:

2880

Semester
Hours:
16
In-state
Tuition:

2096

Facility
Fee:

240

Technology
Fee:

240

Building
Fee:

320

Reserve
Fee:
16
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
160
Total:

3072

Semester
Hours:
17
In-state
Tuition:

2227

Facility
Fee:

255

Technology
Fee:

255

Building
Fee:

340

Reserve
Fee:
17
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
170
Total:

3264

Semester
Hours:
18
In-state
Tuition:

2358

Facility
Fee:

270

Technology
Fee:

270

Building
Fee:

360

Reserve
Fee:
18
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
180
Total:

3456

Semester
Hours:
19
In-state
Tuition:

2489

Facility
Fee:

285

Technology
Fee:

285

Building
Fee:

380

Reserve
Fee:
19
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
190
Total:

3648

Semester
Hours:
20
In-state
Tuition:

2620

Facility
Fee:

300

Technology
Fee:

300

Building
Fee:

400

Reserve
Fee:
20
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
200
Total:

3840

Semester
Hours:
21
In-state
Tuition:

2751

Facility
Fee:

315

Technology
Fee:

315

Building
Fee:

420

Reserve
Fee:
21
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
210
Total:

4032

Semester
Hours:
22
In-state
Tuition:

2882

Facility
Fee:

330

Technology
Fee:

330

Building
Fee:

440

Reserve
Fee:
22
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
220
Total:

4224

Semester
Hours:
23
In-state
Tuition:

3013

Facility
Fee:

345

Technology
Fee:

345

Building
Fee:

460

Reserve
Fee:
23
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
230
Total:

4416

Semester
Hours:
24
In-state
Tuition:

3144

Facility
Fee:

360

Technology
Fee:

360

Building
Fee:

480

Reserve
Fee:
24
ACCS Enhancement
Fee:
240
Total:

4608

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

2025-2026

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

$2,805

Tuition & Fees

$4,770

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

$10,555

 

Total

$12,520

*Resident Off Campus

2 Semesters FT

 

**Non-Resident Off Campus

2 Semesters FT

Tuition & Fees

$5,610

Tuition & Fees

$9,540

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

$21,110

 

Total

$25,040

*Resident Off Campus

3 Semesters FT

 

**Non-Resident Off Campus

3 Semesters FT

Tuition & Fees

$8,415

Tuition & Fees

$14,310

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

$29,415

 

Total

$35,310

*Resident Off Campus Calculations

Full-Time enrollment = 15 credit hours in term

Tuition and Fees – Resident = $187 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 = $318 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

$2,805

Tuition & Fees

$4,770

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

$7,630

 

Total

$9,595

*Resident with Parent

2 Semesters FT

 

**Non-Resident with Parent

2 Semesters FT

Tuition & Fees

$5,610

Tuition & Fees

$9,540

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

$15,260

 

Total

$19,190

*Resident with Parent

3 Semesters FT

 

**Non-Resident with Parent

3 Semesters FT

Tuition & Fees

$8,415

Tuition & Fees

$14,310

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

$21,615

 

Total

$27,510

*Resident with Parent Calculations

Full-Time enrollment = 15 credit hours in term

Tuition and Fees – Resident = $187 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 = $318 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.