Drake University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Drake University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 156, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.67, and a 54.8% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 85.7%, and 89.5% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 156
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.67
- Acceptance rate 54.8%
- First-time bar passage 85.7%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 89.5%
- Resident tuition $50,920
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 155 | 3.30 | — | 92.49% | $35,282 |
| 2013 | 153 | 3.24 | — | 90.56% | $36,662 |
| 2014 | 152 | 3.25 | — | 94.74% | $38,106 |
| 2015 | 151 | 3.27 | — | 84% | $38,866 |
| 2016 | 153 | 3.33 | — | 85.87% | $39,642 |
| 2017 | 152 | 3.39 | 60.63% | — | $40,612 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.46 | 59.24% | 73.58% | $41,512 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3.44 | 66.03% | 83.15% | $42,400 |
| 2020 | 155 | 3.46 | 69.13% | 84.11% | $43,500 |
| 2021 | 155 | 3.50 | 66.48% | 84.79% | $44,600 |
| 2022 | 154 | 3.55 | 71.28% | 79.41% | $45,800 |
| 2023 | 154 | 3.49 | 69.42% | 88.35% | $47,998 |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.56 | 60.17% | 90.62% | $49,438 |
| 2025 | 156 | 3.67 | 54.82% | 85.71% | $50,920 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 77.19% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 85.87% to 73.58% (-12.3 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 153–159, with a median of 156.
- Resident tuition moved from $34,006 in 2011 to $50,920 in 2025 (+50%).
- Of 114 graduates, 89.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 0% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 2 points above the state average.
Region
Iowa law schools · West North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Campbell University School of Law · University of Detroit Mercy School of Law · Howard University School of Law · University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law · University of Montana School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Drake University School of Law?
Drake University School of Law's median LSAT is 156. The middle 50% scored 153–159.
What is Drake University School of Law's bar passage rate?
85.7% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 98.1% within two years.
How much does Drake University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $50,920 per year, $50,920 non-resident. Median grant: $31,000.
What are Drake University School of Law's employment outcomes?
89.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 0% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Drake University School of Law?
Drake University School of Law admitted 54.8% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.