Drake University Law School

2024 Tuition $48,410LSAT 154GPA 3.49LL.M. Tuition $45,912

Private - Des Moines, Iowa

For the academic year 2023-2024, Drake University Law School's tuition & fees is $48,410. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $45,912. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $68,095.

Drake University Law School Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$48,410
Books & Supplies Costs$2,000
Room & Board$17,685
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$51,044
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Drake University Law School' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Drake University Law School' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Iowa, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $50,183.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Drake University Law School and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Drake University Law School$48,410
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Iowa Law Schools
Public Schools$51,955$51,955
Private Schools$48,410
LocationTuition & Fees
Drake University Law SchoolDes Moines, IA$48,410
Mercer Law SchoolMacon, GA$43,132
University of Miami School of LawCoral Gables, FL$62,406
Willamette University College of LawSalem, OR$53,994
Cumberland School of LawBirmingham, AL$45,236
Albany Law SchoolAlbany, NY$61,136

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, Drake University Law School's LL.M. tuition & fees is $48,410.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $68,095.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$48,410
Books & Supplies Costs$2,000
Room & Board$17,685

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Drake University Law School's acceptance rate is 69.42%. A total of 497 applicants applied to and 345 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 113 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 32.75%.
The next table compares Drake University Law School's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-202047431311666.03%37.06%
2020-202144730910069.13%32.36%
2021-202253735711966.48%33.33%
2022-202347033511071.28%32.84%
2018-201952531110459.24%33.44%
2017-201848029110260.63%35.05%
2016-201754333210761.14%32.23%
2015-201649035610072.65%28.09%
2023-202449734511369.42%32.75%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Drake University Law School69.42%32.75%113
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Iowa Law Schools58.57%28.02%133
Public Schools47.71%23.29%153
Private Schools69.42%32.75%113

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Drake University Law School's LSAT score is 154%. The 75th percentile score is 157 and the 25th percentile is 151.
The 2024 Drake University Law School's GPA score is 3.49%. The 75th percentile score is 3.77 and the 25th percentile is 3.29.
The next table compares Drake University Law School's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 158 154 152
2020-2021 158 155 152
2021-2022 158 155 152
2022-2023 157 154 151
2018-2019 156 153 151
2017-2018 156 152 149
2016-2017 156 153 150
2015-2016 154 151 148
2023-2024 157 154 151
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.73 3.44 3.17
2020-2021 3.73 3.46 3.17
2021-2022 3.75 3.5 3.21
2022-2023 3.77 3.55 3.29
2018-2019 3.75 3.46 3.18
2017-2018 3.61 3.39 3.08
2016-2017 3.62 3.33 3
2015-2016 3.57 3.27 3
2023-2024 3.77 3.49 3.29
LSAT ScoreGPA
Drake University Law School1543.49
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Iowa Law Schools1593.63
Public Schools1633.76
Private Schools1543.49

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 96 students out of 107 total graduates from Drake University Law School took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 8graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 87 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 90.63%.
The next table compares Drake University Law School's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020100107 9084.11% 1825
2020-20219792 7884.79% 2621
2021-2022101102 8179.41% 2324
2022-202396103 9188.35% 1219
2018-20199490 7178.89% 2520
2017-2018107106 7873.59% 2523
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-202410796 8790.63% 198
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Drake University Law School90.63%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Iowa Law Schools90%
Public Schools89%
Private Schools91%