Drake University Law School Class Profiles by Year
Drake Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows Drake Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Enrollment | Bar Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $19,439 | 151 | 3.27 | 72.65% | 28.09% | 342 | - |
| 2016-17 | $39,680 ▲104.13% |
153 ▲2 |
3.33 ▲0.06 |
61.14% ▼-11.51% |
32.23% ▲4.14% |
329 ▼-13 |
- |
| 2017-18 | $40,650 ▲2.44% |
152 ▼-1 |
3.39 ▲0.06 |
60.63% ▼-0.52% |
35.05% ▲2.82% |
329 | 73.59% |
| 2018-19 | $41,700 ▲2.58% |
153 ▲1 |
3.46 ▲0.07 |
59.24% ▼-1.39% |
33.44% ▼-1.61% |
312 ▼-17 |
78.89% ▲5.30% |
| 2019-20 | $42,462 ▲1.83% |
154 ▲1 |
3.44 ▼-0.02 |
66.03% ▲6.80% |
37.06% ▲3.62% |
350 ▲38 |
84.11% ▲5.22% |
| 2020-21 | $43,562 ▲2.59% |
155 ▲1 |
3.46 ▲0.02 |
69.13% ▲3.09% |
32.36% ▼-4.70% |
387 ▲37 |
84.79% ▲0.68% |
| 2021-22 | $44,687 ▲2.58% |
155 | 3.5 ▲0.04 |
66.48% ▼-2.65% |
33.33% ▲0.97% |
345 ▼-42 |
79.41% ▼-5.38% |
| 2022-23 | $45,912 ▲2.74% |
154 ▼-1 |
3.55 ▲0.05 |
71.28% ▲4.80% |
32.84% ▼-0.50% |
332 ▼-13 |
88.35% ▲8.94% |
| 2023-24 | $48,410 ▲5.44% |
154 | 3.49 ▼-0.06 |
69.42% ▼-1.86% |
32.75% ▼-0.08% |
386 ▲54 |
90.63% ▲2.28% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 LSAT score at Drake University Law School is 154. The LSAT score is 1 point lower than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 3 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Drake University Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 148 | 151 | 154 |
| 2017 | 150 ▲2 |
153 ▲2 |
156 ▲2 |
| 2018 | 149 ▼-1 |
152 ▼-1 |
156 |
| 2019 | 151 ▲2 |
153 ▲1 |
156 |
| 2020 | 152 ▲1 |
154 ▲1 |
158 ▲2 |
| 2021 | 152 | 155 ▲1 |
158 |
| 2022 | 152 | 155 | 158 |
| 2023 | 151 ▼-1 |
154 ▼-1 |
157 ▼-1 |
| 2024 | 151 | 154 | 157 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 GPA at Drake University Law School is 3.49. The GPA is 0.0099999999999998 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.22 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Drake University Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 3.27 | 3.57 |
| 2017 | 3 |
3.33 ▲0.06 |
3.62 ▲0.05 |
| 2018 | 3.08 ▲0.08 |
3.39 ▲0.06 |
3.61 ▼-0.01 |
| 2019 | 3.18 ▲0.10 |
3.46 ▲0.07 |
3.75 ▲0.14 |
| 2020 | 3.17 ▼-0.01 |
3.44 ▼-0.02 |
3.73 ▼-0.02 |
| 2021 | 3.17 |
3.46 ▲0.02 |
3.73 |
| 2022 | 3.21 ▲0.04 |
3.5 ▲0.04 |
3.75 ▲0.02 |
| 2023 | 3.29 ▲0.08 |
3.55 ▲0.05 |
3.77 ▲0.02 |
| 2024 | 3.29 |
3.49 ▼-0.06 |
3.77 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 acceptance rate at Drake University Law School is 69.42%. The acceptance rate is 2.940 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 3.233 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Drake University Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2023.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 490 | 356 | 100 | 72.65% | 28.09% |
| 2017 | 543 ▲53 |
332 ▼-24 |
107 ▲7 |
61.14% ▼-11.51% |
32.23% ▲4.14% |
| 2018 | 480 ▼-63 |
291 ▼-41 |
102 ▼-5 |
60.63% ▼-0.52% |
35.05% ▲2.82% |
| 2019 | 525 ▲45 |
311 ▲20 |
104 ▲2 |
59.24% ▼-1.39% |
33.44% ▼-1.61% |
| 2020 | 474 ▼-51 |
313 ▲2 |
116 ▲12 |
66.03% ▲6.80% |
37.06% ▲3.62% |
| 2021 | 447 ▼-27 |
309 ▼-4 |
100 ▼-16 |
69.13% ▲3.09% |
32.36% ▼-4.70% |
| 2022 | 537 ▲90 |
357 ▲48 |
119 ▲19 |
66.48% ▼-2.65% |
33.33% ▲0.97% |
| 2023 | 470 ▼-67 |
335 ▼-22 |
110 ▼-9 |
71.28% ▲4.80% |
32.84% ▼-0.50% |
| 2024 | 497 ▲27 |
345 ▲10 |
113 ▲3 |
69.42% ▼-1.86% |
32.75% ▼-0.08% |
Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024
The Drake Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $48,410, which is $2,498 (5.44%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $28,971 (149.04%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Drake University Law School from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $19,439 |
| 2017 | $39,680▲104.13% |
| 2018 | $40,650▲2.44% |
| 2019 | $41,700▲2.58% |
| 2020 | $42,462▲1.83% |
| 2021 | $43,562▲2.59% |
| 2022 | $44,687▲2.58% |
| 2023 | $45,912▲2.74% |
| 2024 | $48,410▲5.44% |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024
In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 386 students enrolled in Drake University Law School, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 329 students joined in J.D. program and 57 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The Drake Law's enrollment size grew by 12.87% since 2016 from 342 to 386 students.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Drake University Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 335 | 7 | 342 |
| 2017 | 316 ▼-19 |
13 ▲6 |
329 ▼-13 |
| 2018 | 317 ▲1 |
12 ▼-1 |
329 |
| 2019 | 297 ▼-20 |
15 ▲3 |
312 ▼-17 |
| 2020 | 322 ▲25 |
28 ▲13 |
350 ▲38 |
| 2021 | 324 ▲2 |
63 ▲35 |
387 ▲37 |
| 2022 | 333 ▲9 |
12 ▼-51 |
345 ▼-42 |
| 2023 | 325 ▼-8 |
7 ▼-5 |
332 ▼-13 |
| 2024 | 329 ▲4 |
57 ▲50 |
386 ▲54 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023
The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Drake University Law School is 91%. 96 graduates took the exam first-time and 87 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Drake University Law Schoolgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 107 | 25 | 23 | 106 | 78 | 73.59% |
| 2019 | 94 ▼-13 |
25 | 20 ▼-3 |
90 ▼-16 |
71 ▼-7 |
78.89% ▲5.3% |
| 2020 | 100 ▲6 |
18 ▼-7 |
25 ▲5 |
107 ▲17 |
90 ▲19 |
84.11% ▲5.22% |
| 2021 | 97 ▼-3 |
26 ▲8 |
21 ▼-4 |
92 ▼-15 |
78 ▼-12 |
84.79% ▲0.68000000000001% |
| 2022 | 101 ▲4 |
23 ▼-3 |
24 ▲3 |
102 ▲10 |
81 ▲3 |
79.41% ▼-5.38% |
| 2023 | 96 ▼-5 |
12 ▼-11 |
19 ▼-5 |
103 ▲1 |
91 ▲10 |
88.35% ▲8.94% |
| 2024 | 107 ▲11 |
19 ▲7 |
8 ▼-11 |
96 ▼-7 |
87 ▼-4 |
90.63% ▲2.28% |
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