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Pepperdine University
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  • MALIBU, CA
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Pepperdine University
#6 in Best Christian Colleges in America
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    Pepperdine University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Pepperdine?

    Pepperdine admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 42%. Students that get into Pepperdine have an average SAT score between 1200-1410 or an average ACT score of 26-31. The regular admissions application deadline for Pepperdine is January 15. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Pepperdine early action deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    42%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    11,768
    SAT Range
    1200-1410
    SAT Reading
    600-690
    SAT Math
    600-720
    Students Submitting SAT
    70%
    ACT Range
    26-31
    ACT English
    27-34
    ACT Math
    25-30
    ACT Writing
    8-9
    Students Submitting ACT
    38%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $65
    Application Website
    seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/application/undergraduate
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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