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.
You can compare Drake University Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $45K and $50K
2024 Drake University Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Drake University Law School$48,410
All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
Public$30,475$43,661
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 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.
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

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%.
Drake University Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Drake University Law School82.46%$32,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$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
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment313323336333325
Grants/Scholarships Received241253276283268
Percent Received77.00%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
20192020202120222023
Number Received241253276283268
Half or Less than Tuition28.63%26.09%27.90%28.62%23.51%
Half to Full Tuition55.60%57.71%57.97%56.18%60.07%
Full Tuition11.62%12.65%10.87%12.01%12.31%
More than Full Tuition4.15%3.56%3.26%3.18%4.10%