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Pepperdine University
Malibu,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate49%
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About Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Malibu, California. Pepperdine University was founded in 1937. The university enrolls around 10,030 students per year, including 3,662 undergraduate students.
Pepperdine University Acceptance Rate 2022
In 2022, Pepperdine University accepted 49% of applicants. Out of 11,466 applications received in 2022, 5,585 students were offered admission.
| Pepperdine University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 49% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 16% |
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Pepperdine University is located in the town of Malibu, California, near Los Angeles.
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College Info
Pepperdine University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Feb 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Pepperdine University is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Pepperdine University is Feb 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Pepperdine University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1290 - 1460
Math SAT Range
635 - 750
Reading SAT Range
650 - 730
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1460 and Above
Good
1290 to 1460
Avg
1290 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Pepperdine University students is 1367. Applicants with SAT scores of 1460 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Pepperdine University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1290 to 1460 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1290 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Pepperdine University.
Pepperdine University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$90,012
In State$90,012
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$65,990
$65,990
Fees
$752
$752
Housing
$23,270
$23,270
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Pepperdine University is like? There are approximately 10,030 students enrolled at Pepperdine University, including 3,662 undergraduate students and 6,368 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 56% percent are from CA and 44% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time6%
Part Time56%
In State44%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
10,030
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
49%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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