Drake University Law School Tuition 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.
2024 Drake University Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
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
Drake University Law School Tuition & Fees Chart
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.
Drake University Law School Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
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%
Drake University Law School Tuition Trends Chart
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.
Drake University Law School Cost of Attendance
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.
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%.
Drake University Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
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.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
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.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
