- 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 960 students (76% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 960 students
- In-state tuition: $4,752
- Out-state tuition: $4,752
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 58%
- 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
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 41% over five years.
J F Ingram State Technical College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1965
Total Faculty
73 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of J F Ingram State Technical College has grown by 37% 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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
960 students
2,097 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
731 students
737 students
# Part-Time Students
229 students
1,360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
113 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
731 students
737 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
229 students
1,593 students
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
54%
27%
% White
42%
55%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.53
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
10%
29%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,752 is more than the state average of $4,029. 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 $6,906. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,752
$4,029
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,752
$6,906
Tuition Notes
$0.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Source: 2025 (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: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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