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Pepperdine

Acceptance rate
63
%
ACT middle 50%
29
–
32
Applications
11526
Undergraduates
3553

Overview

Pepperdine University, located in Malibu, California, is a private Christian university renowned for its picturesque campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean and its commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and service. Founded in 1937, Pepperdine offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs through its five schools, including the Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, the Graziadio Business School, the School of Law, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, and the School of Public Policy. The university emphasizes a values-centered education rooted in the Christian tradition, fostering a diverse and inclusive community where students are encouraged to pursue purpose, leadership, and service both locally and globally. Pepperdine is distinguished by its small class sizes, strong faculty mentorship, global programs, and a vibrant campus life that integrates academic, spiritual, and personal growth.

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Admissions Information

Applications received
11526
Students admitted
7245
Acceptance rate
63
%
Undergraduate enrollment
3553
Admissions data:
2024-25
·
IPEDS (HD2025, IC2025, ADM2024, DRVEF2024)

Test Scores

Middle 50% scores
25th percentile
75th percentile
SAT Reading & Writing
650
710
SAT Math
640
740
ACT Composite
29
32
Students submitting SAT
18
%
Test policy

Application Information

Regular deadline
15-Jan-27
Early deadline
Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026; Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027; Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Accepts the Common Application
Yes
College Board code
4630

Characteristics

School type
Private
Liberal Arts
Setting
Suburb: Large
Undergraduate size
2,500–7,500
Athletics
Intercollegiate
Intramural
Club
Division I
Competitiveness
Somewhat Competitive

Contact information

Address
24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
Phone
(310) 506-4000

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