Drake University Law School
Des Moines, IA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
54.8%
788 applications
Median LSAT
156
25th–75th: 153–159
Median GPA
3.67
25th–75th: 3.38–3.89
Entering class
141
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $50,920 |
| Fees | $470 |
| Living expense budget | $20,923 |
| Total per year | $72,313 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $66,939 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
82%
25th percentile
$24,000
Median grant
$31,000
75th percentile
$37,080
8.9% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Drake University Law School
89%
chance of admission
Estimated scholarship: $31,000 a year ($26,800–$34,648)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Drake University Law School?
The median LSAT for Drake University Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 156, with the middle half scoring 153 to 159. A score at or above 159 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Drake University Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.67, with the middle half between 3.38 and 3.89.
What is Drake University Law School's acceptance rate?
Drake University Law School admitted 54.8% of applicants for fall 2025: 432 offers from 788 applications, for an entering class of 141.
How much does Drake University Law School cost?
Tuition is $50,920 a year, plus $470 in fees and a $20,923 living expense budget, for a total of about $72,313 a year before scholarships.
Does Drake University Law School give scholarships?
82% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $31,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $24,000 to $37,080.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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