2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Drake University Law School's 2024 tuition & fees is $48,410 for its prospective students. The law school tuition is increased by
5.44% from last year.

For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $19,685. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of Drake University Law School is $68,095.

The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for Drake University Law School.

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Drake University Law School 2024 Tuition & Fees
20232024
Law School Tuition $45,912$48,410
5.44%
Living Costs $19,685 $19,685
Room & Board$17,685$17,685
Books & Supplies$2,000$2,000
Personal Expenses--
COA$65,597$68,095
3.81%
Grants / Scholarships$30,000$32,000
COA after receiving aid$35,597$36,095

LSAT Scores and GPA

The average GPA is 3.49 and the average LSAT score is 154 for 2024 Drake University Law School admission. The GPA and LSAT scores are the average value of submitted scores from 113 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.

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Drake University Law School Average GPA and LSAT scores
25th Percentile50th Percentile75th Percentile
GPA3.293.493.77
LSAT Scores151154157

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 497 students have applied to Drake University Law School and 345 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 113 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 69.42% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 32.75% at Drake University Law School.

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Drake University Law School Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
Number of Students
Applicants497
Admitted345
Enrolled113
Acceptance Rate69.42%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)32.75%
Pre-Admitted0
Total Number of First-Year Students113
46 men, 67 women
All full-time students

Bar Exam Pass Rate

Last year, total 103 students took the bar exam first time at Drake University Law School. Among them, 91 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 88.35%. For reference, the average pass rate at Iowa law schools is 81.67%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at Drake University Law School.

In 2023, 100 students graduated from Drake University Law School. Of them, 76 graduates employed where bar passage required and 16 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 94 graduates employed as full-time and 1 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at Drake University Law School employement summary page.

Drake University Law School Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
Number of Students / Percentage
Total Graduate96
First-time Takers103
19 from prior year
No Exam Takers12
First-time Bar Exam Passer91
First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate88.35%
Average Pass Rate at Iowa Law Schools81.67%

Grants and Scholarships

At Drake University Law School, 82.46% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $32,000. 16.42% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 60.07% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.

You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at Drake University Law School costs and financial aid page.

Grants and Scholarships Statistics
Amounts / Percentage
Number Received268
Half or Less than Tuition23.51%
Half to Full Tuition60.07%
Full Tuition12.31%
More than Full Tuition4.10%