by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Drake University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Drake University ran $52,130 annually for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of that total, required fees totaled $686; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,444 |
| Fees | $686 |
| Total | $52,130 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Drake University cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Drake University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Drake University runs on the expensive side.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Drake University Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Drake University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $45,734 |
| Two Years Ago | $47,564 |
| One Year Ago | $49,466 |
| Most Recent Year | $51,444 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Drake has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, tuition rose 4.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $54,214 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.29%, so cost a year out lands around $54,364.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $54,364 |
| In 2 Years | $56,694 |
| In 3 Years | $59,124 |
| In 4 Years | $61,658 |
| In 5 Years | $64,301 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $231,840.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Drake University, go to the Drake University Financial Aid page.
