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Drake Housing Costs

What is the Cost of Living at Drake?

Make the right college choice for you by understanding all of your college expenses. Start by knowing just how much you'll be paying each year for room, board, and other living expenses.

Below You'll Find:

  • Outline of Expenses
  • Total Expenses & Trends
  • Meal Plans & Housing
  • How Drake Compares
  • Resources

Rooms, Meals and College Necessities: What it Costs

Housing and dining plans are priced out separately at Drake. The standard student spent $5,892 for housing and $4,956 for dining in 2019 - 2020.

Discover Drake University costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, and dining plans in addition to other charges in the the next table.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$10,848$10,848
-- Housing$5,892
-- Meals$4,956
Other Living Expenses$3,700$3,700
Books and Supplies$1,100$1,100
Total$15,648$15,648
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Over 4 Years You Will Spend About $67,333 on Housing, Food and Other Stuff

There has been an average 3.1% cost change every year for the last five years in Drake room & board costs. If the latest trends go on, this year's incoming freshman will spend $16,312 in room, board and additional costs in the first year of attendance. Those students would wind up having to pay $16,655 in their 2nd year, and $17,004 in their 4th year.

Students obtaining their bachelor's degree will wind up having to pay a total sum of $67,333 in living costs by the time they complete their degree, while students obtaining their associates degree may pay a total sum of $32,967.

Details on Your Campus Living Situation and Meal Plan

Are Freshmen Required to Live On Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity1,758
Max Number of Meal-Plan Meals Per Week21

Room, Board & Other Expenses are Above Average

Students at Drake spend $15,648 to stay on campus, however the average student will pay just $14,738.

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