The 2024 tuition & fees of Drake University is $49,944 and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,777. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average tuition for Doctoral / Research University (not R1, R2)' tuition of $31,004.
Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Drake is $52,248 for Iowa residents and $52,248 for out-of-state students, a 4.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Year | Tuition & Fees | Doctoral / Research University (not R1, R2)' Average |
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2022-2023 | $47,742 | $30,145 |
2023-2024 | $49,944 | $31,004 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 4.61% | 2.85% |
2024-2025 Estimate | $52,248 | $31,886 |
The living costs at Drake is $16,036 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs increased by 8.94% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs decreased by 9.20%.
The Drake's 2024 COA is $67,080 for on-campus living and off-campus COA is $65,023.
97% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarships, and the average aid amount is $30,485. It could cover 61.04% of full tuition amount.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $36,595.
On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
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Tuition & Fees | $49,944 | |
Room & Board | $11,858 | $9,360 |
Personal Expenses | $4,178 | $4,619 |
Books & Supplies | $1,100 | |
COA | $67,080 | $65,023 |
COA with Financial Aid | $36,595 | $34,538 |
Drake's 4-years tuition is $205,342, based on current tuition and change rate.
Since the tuition & fees at Drake University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
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Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $50,495 | $51,051 | $51,614 | $52,183 | $205,342 |
Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $51,051 | $51,614 | $52,183 | $52,758 | $207,605 |
Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $51,614 | $52,183 | $52,758 | $53,339 | $209,894 |
Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $52,183 | $52,758 | $53,339 | $53,927 | $212,207 |
Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $52,758 | $53,339 | $53,927 | $54,522 | $214,546 |
Based on recent tuition increase rate, for the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $277,244.
Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
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Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $67,960 | $68,852 | $69,757 | $70,676 | $277,244 |
Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $68,852 | $69,757 | $70,676 | $71,608 | $280,892 |
Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $69,757 | $70,676 | $71,608 | $72,553 | $284,594 |
Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $70,676 | $71,608 | $72,553 | $73,513 | $288,350 |
Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $71,608 | $72,553 | $73,513 | $74,487 | $292,161 |
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $155,304.
Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
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Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $37,475 | $38,367 | $39,272 | $40,191 | $155,304 |
Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $38,367 | $39,272 | $40,191 | $41,123 | $158,952 |
Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $39,272 | $40,191 | $41,123 | $42,068 | $162,654 |
Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $40,191 | $41,123 | $42,068 | $43,028 | $166,410 |
Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $41,123 | $42,068 | $43,028 | $44,002 | $170,221 |
The graduate school tuition at Drake University is $12,777. Detailed graduate program tuition and majors can be found at Drake gradute program page.
Drake University has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $48,410. See the detailed law school tuition at Drake University Law School page.
Year | Gradaute Tuition & Fees |
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2022-2023 | $12,128 |
2023-2024 | $12,777 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 5.35% |
2024-2025 | $13,461 |
For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at Drake is $1,325. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $667.
Year | Tuition Per Credit Hour | |
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Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $1,271 |
2023-2024 | $1,325 | |
2024-2025 (Estimate) | $1,381 | |
Graduate | 2022-2023 | $660 |
2023-2024 | $667 | |
2024-2025 (Estimate) | $674 |
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The following table compares tuition & fees between Drake University and its similar schools.
In-State | Out-of-State | |
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Drake University | $49,944 | |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $13,244 | $13,244 |
University of Evansville | $42,676 | |
University of Northern Iowa | $9,728 | $21,272 |
Bradley University | $39,680 | |
Missouri State University-Springfield | $9,024 | $17,928 |
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