Pepperdine University School of Law

Malibu, CA Private ABA Accredited

Pepperdine Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1971, Pepperdine University School of Law, also known as Pepperdine Law, is a private law school located in Malibu, California. Last year, 173 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 1,114. With 149 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 28.18% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 17.62% at Pepperdine University School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 164 and the average GPA is 3.86. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 83.33%. For the 150 graduates in 2023, 139 students got full-time jobs and 4 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Pepperdine University School of Law.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 Pepperdine University School of Law tuition & fee is $68,046 for prospective students. The tuition & fees increased by 5.96% compared to last year from $64,220 to $68,046.
82.21% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $35,000 at Pepperdine University School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 51.44% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2024 Tuition & fees$68,046
2023 Tuition & fees$64,220
Average Grant Amount$35,000
Grant Received82.21%

Pepperdine University School of Law Directory Information

Pepperdine University School of Law's calendar type is Semester system. An academic year starts May and August and, JD degree is conferred in December, May, and August. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 88 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2024 enrollment is April 1, 2024. The application fee is waved for the 2024 applicants.