Drake University Law School

Des Moines, IA Private ABA Accredited

Drake Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1865, Drake University Law School, also known as Drake Law, is a private law school located in Des Moines, Iowa. Last year, 113 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 386. With 88 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 69.42% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 32.75% at Drake University Law School. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 154 and the average GPA is 3.49. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 90.63%. For the 100 graduates in 2023, 94 students got full-time jobs and 1 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Drake University Law School.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 Drake University Law School tuition & fee is $48,410 for prospective students. The tuition & fees increased by 5.44% compared to last year from $45,912 to $48,410.
82.46% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $32,000 at Drake University Law School. The average grant amount would cover 66.10% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2024 Tuition & fees$48,410
2023 Tuition & fees$45,912
Average Grant Amount$32,000
Grant Received82.46%

Drake University Law School Directory Information

Drake University Law School's calendar type is Semester system. An academic year starts June/Aug and, JD degree is conferred in Dec/May/Aug. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 90 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2024 enrollment is April 1, 2024. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $45. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.