Can you get into Pepperdine University?
Malibu, California
Pepperdine University admits about 50% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students typically have SAT scores around 1250–1450, ACT composites around 26–32, about a 3.61 GPA (the middle 50%). Enter your stats below to see whether Pepperdine University is a reach, match, or safety for you.
Pepperdine University admissions profile
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- SAT range (mid 50%)
- 1250–1450
- ACT range (mid 50%)
- 26–32
- Average GPA
- 3.61
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Admissions FAQ
- How hard is it to get into Pepperdine University?
- Pepperdine University has an acceptance rate of about 50%, which makes it moderately selective based on the most recent federal data.
- What GPA do you need to get into Pepperdine University?
- Admitted students at Pepperdine University have an average GPA of about 3.61. It's one factor among test scores, courses, and the rest of your application.
- What SAT or ACT score do you need for Pepperdine University?
- The middle 50% of admitted students at Pepperdine University have SAT scores between 1250–1450 and ACT composites between 26–32.
- What are my chances of getting into Pepperdine University?
- Use FindU's free chance calculator on this page — enter your GPA and test scores to see whether Pepperdine University is a reach, match, or safety. It's a directional estimate from public data, not a prediction or guarantee.