Pepperdine University School of Law Class Profiles by Year

    Pepperdine Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The following table shows Pepperdine Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
    Pepperdine University School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $51,180 159 3.6 48.69% 15.56% 707 -
    2016-17 $52,200
    		 159 3.6 46.69%
    		 18.58%
    		 739
    		 -
    2017-18 $54,260
    		 160
    		 3.62
    		 41.89%
    		 17.70%
    		 808
    		 69.19%
    2018-19 $55,890
    		 160 3.63
    		 36.28%
    		 14.23%
    		 502
    		 66.22%
    2019-20 $57,560
    		 161
    		 3.66
    		 29.81%
    		 20.87%
    		 1,009
    		 82.42%
    2020-21 $59,340
    		 162
    		 3.68
    		 28.20%
    		 18.20%
    		 1,184
    		 78.57%
    2021-22 $61,270
    		 164
    		 3.8
    		 24.97%
    		 18.17%
    		 1,241
    		 86.87%
    2022-23 $64,220
    		 164 3.85
    		 27.68%
    		 17.02%
    		 1,222
    		 79.5%
    2023-24 $68,046
    		 164 3.86
    		 28.18%
    		 17.62%
    		 1,114
    		 83.33%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 LSAT score at Pepperdine University School of Law is 164. The LSAT score is same as last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 5 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Pepperdine University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    Pepperdine Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 154 159 161
    2017 154 159 162
    2018 154 160
    		 162
    2019 155
    		 160 161
    2020 157
    		 161
    		 163
    2021 159
    		 162
    		 164
    2022 159 164
    		 166
    2023 159 164 166
    2024 159 164 166
    Pepperdine University School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 GPA at Pepperdine University School of Law is 3.86. The GPA is 0.06 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.26 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Pepperdine University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    Pepperdine Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.24 3.6 3.71
    2017 3.3
    		 3.6
    		 3.71
    2018 3.27
    		 3.62
    		 3.73
    2019 3.35
    		 3.63
    		 3.79
    2020 3.29
    		 3.66
    		 3.79
    2021 3.4
    		 3.68
    		 3.78
    2022 3.48
    		 3.8
    		 3.91
    2023 3.54
    		 3.85
    		 3.93
    2024 3.48
    		 3.86
    		 3.93
    Pepperdine University School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 acceptance rate at Pepperdine University School of Law is 28.18%. The acceptance rate is 3.214 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 20.507 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Pepperdine University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    Pepperdine Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 2,627 1,279 199 48.69% 15.56%
    2017 2,375
    		 1,109
    		 206
    		 46.69%
    		 18.58%
    2018 2,077
    		 870
    		 154
    		 41.89%
    		 17.70%
    2019 2,982
    		 1,082
    		 154 36.28%
    		 14.23%
    2020 3,006
    		 896
    		 187
    		 29.81%
    		 20.87%
    2021 3,546
    		 1,000
    		 182
    		 28.20%
    		 18.20%
    2022 4,454
    		 1,112
    		 202
    		 24.97%
    		 18.17%
    2023 3,971
    		 1,099
    		 187
    		 27.68%
    		 17.02%
    2024 3,485
    		 982
    		 173
    		 28.18%
    		 17.62%
    Pepperdine University School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

    The Pepperdine Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $68,046, which is $3,826 (5.96%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $16,866 (32.95%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Pepperdine University School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
    Pepperdine Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$51,180
    2017$52,200
    2018$54,260
    2019$55,890
    2020$57,560
    2021$59,340
    2022$61,270
    2023$64,220
    2024$68,046
    Pepperdine University School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

    In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 1,114 students enrolled in Pepperdine University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 561 students joined in J.D. program and 553 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The Pepperdine Law's enrollment size grew by 57.57% since 2016 from 707 to 1,114 students.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Pepperdine University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
    Pepperdine Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 608 99 707
    2017 610
    		 129
    		 739
    2018 598
    		 210
    		 808
    2019 361
    		 141
    		 502
    2020 492
    		 517
    		 1,009
    2021 517
    		 667
    		 1,184
    2022 547
    		 694
    		 1,241
    2023 551
    		 671
    		 1,222
    2024 561
    		 553
    		 1,114
    Pepperdine University School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

    The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Pepperdine University School of Law is 83%. 156 graduates took the exam first-time and 130 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Pepperdine University School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
    Pepperdine Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 186 29 14 172 119 69.19%
    2019 214
    		 20
    		 27
    		 222
    		 147
    		 66.22%
    2020 184
    		 22
    		 3
    		 165
    		 136
    		 82.42%
    2021 136
    		 16
    		 20
    		 140
    		 110
    		 78.57%
    2022 148
    		 21
    		 10
    		 137
    		 119
    		 86.87%
    2023 176
    		 18
    		 3
    		 161
    		 128
    		 79.50%
    2024 165
    		 20
    		 11
    		 156
    		 130
    		 83.33%
    Pepperdine University School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2024) Chart
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