Applying to Pepperdine

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Pepperdine University is 50.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.99%. 4,553 men and 7,904 women applied to Pepperdine and 2,368 men and 3,873 women students were accepted.

Among them, 284 men and 426 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Pepperdine.

In 2024, 106 students (14% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 54 students (7%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Pepperdine.

The median SAT score is 1,360 with 670 SAT EBRW and 690 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 710 and the 25^th percentile is 630. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 740 and 25^th percentile is 620 .

The median ACT composite score is 30 with 75^th percentile score of 32 and 25^th percentile score of 26 at Pepperdine. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 30.

The SAT and ACT scores at Pepperdine University are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Pepperdine. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Pepperdine University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of Pepperdine University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Pepperdine.