Acceptance Rate History
Pepperdine University Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
CA · Current rate: 62.9%
What is Pepperdine University's acceptance rate in 2024?
Pepperdine University's acceptance rate in 2024 is 62.9%, up from 49.9% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62.9% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 49.9% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 48.7% | 11,466 | 5,585 |
| 2021 | 52.7% | 11,855 | 6,249 |
| 2020 | 42.3% | 11,634 | 4,925 |
| 2019 | 31.7% | 12,764 | 4,049 |
| 2018 | 35.7% | 11,265 | 4,016 |
| 2017 | 39.9% | 11,704 | 4,664 |
| 2016 | 36.9% | 11,111 | 4,097 |
| 2015 | 38.1% | 9,923 | 3,781 |
| 2014 | 35.5% | 8,914 | 3,161 |
| 2013 | 37.3% | 9,721 | 3,630 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1290–1450
Admitted students at Pepperdine University scored between 1290 and 1450 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1290–1450.
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Trend Analysis
Pepperdine University's acceptance rate has increased from 37.3% in 2013 to 62.9% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2024.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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