2023-2024 Tuition & Fees
Pepperdine University School of Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $68,046 for its prospective students. The law school tuition is increased by
5.96% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $31,300. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of Pepperdine University School of Law is $99,346.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for Pepperdine University School of Law.
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Pepperdine University School of Law 2024 Tuition & Fees
| 2023 | 2024 |
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| Law School Tuition |
$64,220 | $68,046
5.96% |
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| Living Costs |
$30,700 |
$31,300
1.95% |
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| Room & Board | $23,600 | $24,200 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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| Personal Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
|---|
| COA | $94,920 | $99,346
4.66% |
|---|
| Grants / Scholarships | $35,000 | $35,000 |
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| COA after receiving aid | $59,920 | $64,346 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA
The average GPA is 3.86 and the average LSAT score is 164 for 2024 Pepperdine University School of Law admission. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 178 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 177 students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.
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Pepperdine University School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 3.48 | 3.86 | 3.93 |
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| LSAT Scores | 159 | 164 | 166 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 3,485 students have applied to Pepperdine University School of Law and 982 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 173 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 28.18% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.62% at Pepperdine University School of Law. With 9 pre-admitted students, total 182 first-year students enrolled in Pepperdine University School of Law.
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Pepperdine University School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
|---|
| Applicants | 3,485 |
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| Admitted | 982 |
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| Enrolled | 173 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 28.18% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 17.62% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 9 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 182
73 men, 107 women
All full-time students |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 161 students took the bar exam first time at Pepperdine University School of Law. Among them, 128 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 79.5%. For reference, the average pass rate at California law schools is 72.84%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at Pepperdine University School of Law.
In 2023, 150 students graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law. Of them, 118 graduates employed where bar passage required and 21 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 139 graduates employed as full-time and 4 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at Pepperdine University School of Law employement summary page.
Pepperdine University School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
|---|
| Total Graduate | 176 |
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| First-time Takers | 161
3 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 18 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 128 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 79.5% |
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| Average Pass Rate at California Law Schools | 72.84% |
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Grants and Scholarships
At Pepperdine University School of Law, 82.21% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $35,000. 7.06% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 44.37% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at Pepperdine University School of Law costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Number Received | 453 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 48.57% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 44.37% |
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| Full Tuition | 0.66% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 6.40% |
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