Drake University Law School Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at Drake University Law School is $49,908. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Drake University Law School' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $58,910.

    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 0.07% lower than undergraduate tuition and 290.61% 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
    2025 Drake University Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Drake University Law School$49,908
    All Law Schools$32,329$53,417
    Public$32,329$45,874
    Private$58,910
    * Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
    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 14.01% over the past 5 years from $42,462 to $49,908.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $52,623 with $2,715 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 $51,306, which is $1,398 more than this year.
    Drake University Law School Tuition Trends Chart

    Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

    The 2025 cost of attendance at Drake University Law School is $70,102. 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 $40,102.
    Drake University Law School Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$70,102
    Tuition$49,438
    Fees$470
    On-Campus Living Costs$20,194
    Off-Campus Living Costs$20,792
    At-Home Living Costs$10,793
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$40,102
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$30,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    Drake University Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $48,410.
    Drake University Law School LL.M. Tuition
    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, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2024, 85.11% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,000 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 81.06%.
    Drake University Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    Drake University Law School85.11%$30,000
    All Law Schools81.06%$23,746
    Public78.73%$18,006
    Private82.88%$28,194

    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
    20202021202220232024
    Total Enrollment323336333325329
    Grants/Scholarships Received253276283268280
    Percent Received78.33%82.14%84.98%82.46%85.11%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$20,000$18,962$21,000$22,900$22,000
    50th Percentile$28,000$29,000$30,000$32,000$30,000
    75th Percentile$35,000$36,000$37,000$37,000$36,000

    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 411 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20202021202220232024
    Number Received253276283268280
    Half or Less than Tuition26.09%27.90%28.62%23.51%29.64%
    Half to Full Tuition57.71%57.97%56.18%60.07%58.57%
    Full Tuition12.65%10.87%12.01%12.31%7.50%
    More than Full Tuition3.56%3.26%3.18%4.10%4.29%
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