Malibu, CA
Competitive — only about 50 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 18 percentage points since 2019, from 32% to 50% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12,764 | 4,049 | 726 | 32% |
| 2020 | 11,634 | 4,925 | 733 | 42% |
| 2021 | 11,855 | 6,249 | 1,024 | 53% |
| 2022 | 11,472 | 5,591 | 942 | 49% |
| 2023 | 12,457 | 6,210 | 732 | 50% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,854 of 7,904 women and 2,356 of 4,553 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Pepperdine University has an acceptance rate of 50% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,210 of 12,457 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Competitive — only about 50 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
12,457 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 732 enrolled.
No. Pepperdine University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 18 percentage points since 2019, from 32% to 50% — it has become less selective.