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

23.36% Pepperdine University School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Pepperdine University School of Law is 23.36% for the 2025-2026 admission. 4,272 students applied and 998 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 223 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 22.34%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Pepperdine University School of Law Admission Trends page.

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 36%. Compared to law schools in California, Pepperdine University School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 28%.
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 Law23.36%22.34%223929
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
California Law Schools28%28.18%238836
Public18.07%31.02%287959
Private31.51%27.09%219789

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Pepperdine University School of Law is April 1, 2026 (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, 2026. 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.
Priority Deadline2026-03-01
Final Deadline2026-04-01
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

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Pepperdine University School of Law is 164 and GPA is 3.85 over 223 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Pepperdine University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in California, Pepperdine University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 162.
    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 165 and the 25th percentile is 159. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.94 and the 25th percentile is 3.49.
    2 matriculated applicants, 0.90% 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 Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    California Law Schools1623.68
    Public1673.82
    Private1603.63
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021159162164
    2022159164166
    2023159164166
    2024159164166
    2025159164165
    2026161164167
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20213.43.683.78
    20223.483.83.91
    20233.543.853.93
    20243.483.863.93
    20253.493.853.94
    20263.613.853.94
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