Pepperdine University
CA · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 69.4% | 999 | 78.0% | 1,340 |
| 2024-2025 | 62.9% | 843 | 83.0% | — |
| 2023-2024 | 49.9% | 732 | 85.0% | 1,360 |
| 2022-2023 | 48.7% | 942 | 84.0% | — |
| 2021-2022 | 52.7% | 1,024 | 83.0% | — |
Common cross-admits
- University of San Diego
- Santa Clara University
- Loyola Marymount University
- Chapman University
- University of the Pacific
- Gonzaga University
- University of Portland
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Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Pepperdine University?
Pepperdine University admits 69.4% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Pepperdine University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Pepperdine University is 1240–1410, with a median score of 1340. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1240; students at the 75th percentile scored 1410.
What ACT score do I need for Pepperdine University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Pepperdine University is 28–32, with a median of 30.
How much does Pepperdine University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Pepperdine University is $74,370. Room and board is approximately $20,490. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Pepperdine University?
Pepperdine University's 6-year graduation rate is 78.0%. The first-year retention rate is 83.0%.
How many students attend Pepperdine University?
Pepperdine University enrolls 3,459 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Pepperdine University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.