- J. F. Ingram State Technical College serves the citizens of Alabama by offering accessible, responsive, and quality postsecondary career and technical education to incarcerated adults and eligible parolees under the charge of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, helping them to successfully return to their families and communities.
School Highlights
J F Ingram State Technical College serves 1,553 students (80% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,553 students
- In-state tuition: $4,752
- Out-state tuition: $4,752
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
J F Ingram State Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
J F Ingram State Technical College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
124 staff
153 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of J F Ingram State Technical College has grown by 220% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The J F Ingram State Technical College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,553 students
2,464 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
1,246 students
873 students
# Part-Time Students
307 students
1,855 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
155 students
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,246 students
873 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
307 students
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
55%
27%
% White
41%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.0966%
0.2683%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,752 is more than the state average of $4,077. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,752 is less than the state average of $7,206. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,752
$4,077
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,752
$7,206
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does J F Ingram State Technical College cost?
J F Ingram State Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,752 for In-State students and $4,752 for Out-State students.
What is J F Ingram State Technical College's ranking?
J F Ingram State Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Least expensive tuition and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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