Drake University Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Drake University Law School is $48,410 according to the Drake University Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Drake University Law School' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $56,676.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $49,944 at Drake University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,777. The law school tuition is 3.07% lower than undergraduate tuition and 278.88% higher than graduate tuition at Drake University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Drake University Law School's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
You can compare Drake University Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $45K and $50K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Drake University Law School | $48,410 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Drake University Law School has increased by 5.44% compared to last year. It has increased by 16.09% over the past 6 years from $41,700 to $48,410.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $51,044 with $2,634 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $49,968, which is $1,558 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $41,700 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $42,462 | ▲1.83% |
| 2020-2021 | $43,562 | ▲2.59% |
| 2021-2022 | $44,687 | ▲2.58% |
| 2022-2023 | $45,912 | ▲2.74% |
| 2023-2024 | $48,410 | ▲5.44% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Drake University Law School is $68,095. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $36,095. For detailed costs breakdown, see Drake University Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $68,095 |
| Tuition & Fees | $48,410 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $17,685 |
| Books | $2,000 |
| Other Expenses | - |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $36,095 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $32,000 |
LL.M. Tuition
Drake University Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $48,410.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $48,410 |
| Room & Board | $17,685 |
| Books | $2,000 |
| Other Expenses | - |
| Cost of Attendance | $68,095 |
Data Source: Drake University Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.drake.edu/law/future/costs/
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 82.46% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $32,000 at Drake University Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Drake University Law School is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Drake University Law School | 82.46% | $32,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 325 enrolled students, 268 students 82.46% received grants and/or scholarships. 16.42% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 60.07% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $37,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $22,900.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 313 | 323 | 336 | 333 | 325 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 241 | 253 | 276 | 283 | 268 |
| Percent Received | 77.00% | 78.33% | 82.14% | 84.98% | 82.46% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $16,000 | $20,000 | $18,962 | $21,000 | $22,900 |
| 50th Percentile | $28,000 | $28,000 | $29,000 | $30,000 | $32,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $34,000 | $35,000 | $36,000 | $37,000 | $37,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 23.51% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 60.07% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 16.42% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 44 out of total 386 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 241 | 253 | 276 | 283 | 268 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 28.63% | 26.09% | 27.90% | 28.62% | 23.51% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 55.60% | 57.71% | 57.97% | 56.18% | 60.07% |
| Full Tuition | 11.62% | 12.65% | 10.87% | 12.01% | 12.31% |
| More than Full Tuition | 4.15% | 3.56% | 3.26% | 3.18% | 4.10% |
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