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Pepperdine University Acceptance Rate
Pepperdine University has an overall acceptance rate of 62.9% for the application year 2024, with 11,526 applicants and 7,245 accepted. The Regular Decision (RD) rate matches this at 62.9%, while Early Action (EA) acceptance data is currently unavailable. Historically, acceptance rates have fluctuated, declining from 49.9% in 2023 and 48.7% in 2022 to the current rate. For transfers, the acceptance rate stands at 43.7% with 736 applicants, reflecting a slight decrease from 44.0% in 2023. The 25th percentile SAT scores range from 1300 to 1440, while the average GPA of admitted students is 3.61. Notably, the waitlist acceptance rate for this year is 54.4%, with 1,443 students offered a place and 785 accepted.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 11,526
Accepted Applicants: 7,245
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Pepperdine University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 62.9%, with 11,526 applicants and 7,245 accepted. This marks a significant increase from the previous year's rate of 49.9% in 2023, when 12,457 applicants were considered, resulting in 6,210 acceptances. Historically, acceptance rates have shown an upward trend, rising from 31.7% in 2019 to over 62% in 2024. The years leading up to this shift included rates like 42.3% in 2020 and 48.7% in 2022, illustrating a clear shift towards a more accessible admission process.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Pepperdine University's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 54.4%, with 785 out of 1,443 offered admission from the wait list. This represents a significant increase from the previous year (2023), where the acceptance rate dropped to 33.5% after 824 acceptances from 2,457 offers. In contrast, the wait list acceptance rates were notably lower in earlier years, with no admissions at all in 2022 and 2021, and a mere 29.7% in 2020. These statistics indicate a sharp rise in the wait list's effectiveness in 2024 compared to the previous years, highlighting a more favorable outcome for wait-listed applicants.
1443
Offered a Place
785
Admitted
54.4%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Pepperdine University's transfer acceptance rate is 43.7% for the application year 2024, reflecting a pool of 736 applicants, of which 322 were accepted. This rate shows a slight decrease from 44% in 2023 with 871 applicants and 383 accepted, but marks a notable increase from just 34.2% in 2022 when there were 811 applicants. The historical data also indicates fluctuations in acceptance rates, with 40.3% in 2021 and 947 applicants. The average GPA of accepted transfer students remains strong at 3.61, highlighting the university's commitment to attracting well-qualified candidates.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 736
Accepted Applicants: 322
Scores
GPA
3.61
SAT
1300-1440
Math: 640-740
Reading: 650-710
ACT
29-32
Math: 27-32
English: 30-35
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 43.78% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 25.05% |
| Asian American | 14.63% |
| Black/African American | 3.66% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.08% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.31% |
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