Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 49.9% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1250–1450 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 26–32 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $45,409 |
| Grad rate | 85% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $82,939 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-03 |
| Early Action | 2025-11-03 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $70 (US) · $70 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~500 words each.
- Pepperdine is a Christian university where all are welcomed and encouraged to challenge each other in the pursuit of truth. Students, faculty, and staff members from all backgrounds participate in conversations of faith inside and outside of the classroom. Considering how Pepperdine is a Christian university, why are you interested in attending, and how would you contribute to conversations of faith on campus? (300-500 words)
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).