Pepperdine University School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    28.44% Pepperdine University School of Law Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Pepperdine University School of Law is 28.44% for the 2024-2025 admission. 3,879 students applied and 1,103 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 181 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 16.41%.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for Pepperdine University School of Law

    Compared to law schools in U.S., Pepperdine University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in California, Pepperdine University School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 34%.
    You can compare Pepperdine University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
    Pepperdine University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Pepperdine University School of Law28.44%16.41%181997
    All Law Schools41.58%31.81%196707
    Public40.53%32.88%168632
    Private42.39%30.98%217765
    California Law Schools34%26.12%227827
    Public24.29%27.56%279998
    Private37.73%25.57%207761
    Pepperdine University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2025 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Pepperdine University School of Law is 164 and GPA is 3.85 over 181 enrolled students for the academic year 2024-2025.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Pepperdine University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in California, Pepperdine University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
    You can compare Pepperdine University School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 166 and the 25th percentile is 159. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.93 and the 25th percentile is 3.48.
    5 matriculated applicants, 2.76% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Pepperdine University School of Law1643.85
    All Law Schools1593.62
    Public1593.66
    Private1583.59
    California Law Schools1613.64
    Public1663.79
    Private1593.59
    Pepperdine University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2020157161163
    2021159162164
    2022159164166
    2023159164166
    2024159164166
    2025159164165
    Pepperdine University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20203.293.663.79
    20213.43.683.78
    20223.483.83.91
    20233.543.853.93
    20243.483.863.93
    20253.493.853.94
    Pepperdine University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
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    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2025 fall term class, the application deadline at Pepperdine University School of Law is April 1, 2025 (Final Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, April 1, 2025. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Pepperdine University School of Law' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Pepperdine University School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
    Application Open2024-09-01
    Priority Deadline2025-02-01
    Final Deadline2025-04-01
    Admission Contact
    Phone310-506-4611
    Emaillawadmis@pepperdine.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://law.pepperdine.edu/admissions/
    Application Requirementshttps://law.pepperdine.edu/admissions/juris-doctor/application-requirements.htm
    CAS Report
    • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
    • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
    LSAT Or GRE Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Optional Statement
      Two Letters Of Recommendation
      • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
      • May require right of access to recommendations.
      Data Source: https://law.pepperdine.edu/admissions/juris-doctor/application-requirements.htm
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