A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Drake State are mainly Black with a significant White population. The school has high racial diversity. 63% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
J F Drake State Technical College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
37%
|
| Black |
56%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 52% more female students than male students enrolled at J F Drake State Technical College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Drake State has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
388
|
| Women |
588
|
Drake State serves a very low number of students outside of Alabama, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
72% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 47.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 41.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101462 IPEDS survey data for J F Drake State Technical College.
Last updated February 24, 2024