How to Apply to Pepperdine University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Pepperdine. Pepperdine offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionwww.pepperdine.edu/admission
Online Applicationhttps://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/application/undergraduate
Financial Aidwww.pepperdine.edu/admission/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/financial-aid/undergraduate/npc
Veterans Tuitionwww.pepperdine.edu/registrar/veterans
Athleticpepperdinewaves.com/sports/2018/6/15/sports-compliance-spec-rel-prospective-student-athletes-html.aspx?id=42
Disability Servicewww.pepperdine.edu/student-accessibility

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Pepperdine and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Pepperdine University is 1,390 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Pepperdine University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,517). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Pepperdine SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Pepperdine University1,39031
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,51734
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California1,17875

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Pepperdine University, 152 students submitted SAT scores (16% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,390 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing650700730
Mathematics635690750
Total1,2851,390 1,480
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Pepperdine University, 127 students submitted ACT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite283132
English283234
Mathematics252831

Pepperdine Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Pepperdine University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Pepperdine University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankNot Considered
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programNot Considered
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired