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Costs & Financial Aid

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Drake Law School provides a legal education that is not only exceptional but affordable. Drake Law School consistently ranks among the top law schools in the country, and our students graduate with less debt than the national average.

Drake Law School offers generous scholarships to qualifying students to help make earning a law degree attainable.

Tuition and Fees by Program

The following numbers reflect the annual cost of tuition and fees for the 2026–2027 academic year.

The JD degree is a 90-credit-hour in-person track that most students complete in 3 years.

Annual Tuition and Fees:

Tuition: $52,448*
Fees: $520
Total: $52,968

*The cost-per-credit for part-time students taking fewer than 10 credits is $1,809.

The tuition cost listed covers the full academic year. Tuition cost per semester is $26,224.

 

Estimated Annual JD Student Budget:

Tuition: $52,448
Fees: $520
Estimated Living Expenses: $20,475
Estimated Textbook Cost: $2,000
Estimated Loan Fees: $1,144
Total: $76,587

Students are encouraged to review the full Drake University Cost of Attendance Budget for more detailed information.

Drake Law School offers online and in-person MJ degrees. Both programs are 24 credit hours and can be completed in as few as 1.5 years.

MJ in Individualized Legal Studies (In-Person)

Total Estimated Tuition and Fees:

Tuition: $21,160
Fees: $520
Total: $21,680

This estimate is based on the per-credit cost of $882 and outlines the cost to start and complete the program.

Students are encouraged to review the full Drake University Cost of Attendance Budget for more detailed information.

MJ in Compliance and Risk Management (Online)

Total Estimated Tuition and Fees:

Tuition: $21,160
Fees: $520
Total: $21,580

This estimate is based on the per-credit cost of $882 and outlines the cost to start and complete the program.

Drake Law School's LLM degrees are 24 credit hours and can be completed in as few as 1.5 years. These programs allow students to build their own program to fit individual career goals and interests.

Total Estimated Tuition and Fees:

Tuition: $52,448*
Fees: $520
Total: $52,968

*The cost-per-credit for part-time students taking fewer than 10 credits is $1,809.

The tuition cost listed covers the full academic year. Tuition cost per semester is $26,224.

Students are encouraged to review the full Drake University Cost of Attendance Budget for more detailed information.

Financial Aid Tailored to You

Don't let the sticker price scare you. Drake Law School maintains a generous scholarship fund, which helps provide awards and gift aid to more than 85% of Drake Law students.

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The financial aid process can be complex, but we're here to make it simple.

Our financial aid experts are here to help you navigate the costs of your degree, scholarships, the FAFSA, and can help you budget resources. If you have any questions, contact the Financial Aid office at 515-271-2782 or email law-admit@drake.edu.

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