Back to Pepperdine University
Acceptance Rate History
Pepperdine University
CA · Current rate: 50%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49.85% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 48.74% | 11,466 | 5,585 |
| 2021 | 52.71% | 11,855 | 6,249 |
| 2020 | 42.33% | 11,634 | 4,925 |
| 2019 | 31.72% | 12,764 | 4,049 |
| 2018 | 35.65% | 11,265 | 4,016 |
| 2017 | 39.85% | 11,704 | 4,664 |
| 2016 | 36.87% | 11,111 | 4,097 |
| 2015 | 38.1% | 9,923 | 3,781 |
| 2014 | 35.46% | 8,914 | 3,161 |
| 2013 | 37.34% | 9,721 | 3,630 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Pepperdine University's acceptance rate has increased from 37.3% in 2013 to 49.9% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2020.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
Want your match probability at Pepperdine University?
Get your competitive score in 5 minutes — free, based on the same federal data you just saw.
Get my score →Similar Schools — Acceptance Rate History
← Back to Pepperdine University profile
Data sourced from CDS, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Does not represent endorsements or guarantee admission outcomes.