Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 48.7%
- Average SAT
- 1,383
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,285–1,480
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 30
- Total Enrollment
- 3,629
Admissions Overview
Pepperdine is moderately selective with a 48.71% acceptance rate, meaning about half of applicants get in. Your SAT should fall between 1285 and 1480 to be competitive, with the average admitted student scoring 1383. The ACT average is 30. This isn't the most difficult school to get into, but you still need solid grades and test scores.
The school looks for students who want a Christian education in a beautiful setting. Since it's affiliated with Churches of Christ, they value applicants who align with their faith-based mission. They also want students interested in business, communication, or other professional programs who can handle the expensive tuition but appreciate small class sizes.
The school looks for students who want a Christian education in a beautiful setting. Since it's affiliated with Churches of Christ, they value applicants who align with their faith-based mission. They also want students interested in business, communication, or other professional programs who can handle the expensive tuition but appreciate small class sizes.