J F Drake State Community and Technical College

Practical Nursing Program

J F Drake State Community and Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in Huntsville, Alabama. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Alabama Board of Nursing. The Huntsville, Alabama campus for J F Drake State Community and Technical College is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,011. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $5,190, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $9,060 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
  • LPN to Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN to RN)

Visit the J F Drake State Community and Technical College website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Alabama periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Alabama will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:1,011
Student-to-faculty ratio:12-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$5,190
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$9,060
Percent on financial aid:90%
Campus housing:no
Open admissions policy:yes

Student Profile

Male 36%
Female 64%
Full-Time 28%
Part-Time 72%
Undergraduate 100%
Graduate 0%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

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Map showing the location of J F Drake State Community and Technical College in Huntsville, Alabama

  • Address: 3421 Meridian Street North, Huntsville, Alabama 35811
  • Phone Number: 256-539-8161

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Last updated: November 4, 2025

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