{"id":13880,"date":"2019-02-05t13:21:31","date_gmt":"2019-02-05t21:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/?p=13880"},"modified":"2019-12-31t16:07:40","modified_gmt":"2020-01-01t00:07:40","slug":"pepperdine-admissions-the-sat-scores-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/pepperdine-admissions-the-sat-scores-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in\/","title":{"rendered":"pepperdine admissions: the sat scores, act scores, and gpa you need to get in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/12\/pepperdine-1.jpg\" alt=\"pepperdine university admissions - magoosh\" width=\"800\" height=\"467\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-13911\" srcset=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/12\/pepperdine-1.jpg 800w, \/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/12\/pepperdine-1-300x175.jpg 300w, \/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/12\/pepperdine-1-600x350.jpg 600w, \/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/12\/pepperdine-1-768x448.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pepperdine.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pepperdine university<\/a> is a private, christian, research-based college located in malibu california. overlooking the pacific ocean, i can\u2019t think of a more beautiful place to go to school. <\/p>\n<p>while you don\u2019t have to identify as any particular religion to attend pepperdine, it\u2019s worth mentioning right away that attendance requires religious participation. according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-colleges\/pepperdine-university-1264\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">u.s news and world report<\/a>, \u201cstudents must attend 14 spiritual events a semester and take at least three religion courses during their time at pepperdine. there is a church of christ on campus, as well as a handful of student-led ministries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>pepperine is ranked #50 in national universities and is considered fairly selective. it\u2019s best known for its business, marketing, and science programs. seaver college of letters, arts, and sciences is the main school for undergraduates (although some also attend the graziadio business school part-time while working full-time), so that\u2019s what we\u2019ll be focusing on. <\/p>\n<p>before we explore just how to get into pepperdine, let\u2019s take a quick look at some quick pepperdine admissions statistics.<\/p>\n<h2>quick pepperdine admissions statistics <\/h2>\n<table id=\"tablepress-365\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-365 tablepress-responsive\">\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>pepperdine sat scores (average composite)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">1321 out of 1600 for the class of 2023\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>pepperdine act scores (average composite)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">29 out of 36 for the class of 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>pepperdine gpa (average of admitted students)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">3.6 for the class of 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>pepperdine acceptance rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">30% for class of 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-365 from cache --><\/p>\n<p>you\u2019ll have to be a very strong student if you want to call malibu home, but with high grades and test scores, it\u2019s certainly doable. <\/p>\n<p>so without further ado, let\u2019s take a look at exactly how to get into pepperdine!<\/p>\n<h2>more about pepperdine sat scores<\/h2>\n<p>before we get into what score to aim for, here are a few things to know about pepperdine sat scores:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>pepperdine requires either the sat or act, but you can take both if you\u2019d like.<\/li>\n<li>pepperdine superscores the sat, meaning that they will consider only the highest section scores across all testing dates. this means that you can take the sat as many times as necessary to get highly competitive scores in each section. <\/li>\n<li>the sat essay is optional. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>as far as what you\u2019ll need to score, the average composite sat score of students admitted to pepperdine is 1290, but looking at percentiles can help give you a better sense of your actual chances of getting in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the 25th percentile for composite pepperdine sat scores is 1220.<\/li>\n<li>the 75th percentile for composite pepperdine sat scores is 1420. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>so what does this actually mean?<\/p>\n<p>it means that if you score an 1220 or lower, you\u2019ll be <strong>below average<\/strong> compared to the other students applying to pepperdine. on the other hand, if you score a 1420 or higher, you\u2019ll be <strong>above average<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>the takeaway? you want to aim for a 1390 or higher to stand a strong chance of getting in. <\/p>\n<p>as far as the percentiles go for the individual sections: <\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-366\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-366 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<th class=\"column-1\">section<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-2\">average<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-3\">25th percentile<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-4\">75th percentile <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>math<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">670<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">610<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">730<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>reading and writing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">651<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">610<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">690<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>composite<\/strong> <\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">1321<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">1220<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">1420<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-366 from cache --><\/p>\n<p>a good rule of thumb, then, is to aim for the 75th percentile scores or higher for an excellent chance of getting into pepperdine. <\/p>\n<h2>more about pepperdine act scores<\/h2>\n<p>here are a couple things to keep in mind about pepperdine act scores:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>pepperdine does not superscore the act, but you can choose which scores by testing date are sent to them.<\/li>\n<li>the act writing test is optional. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>the average composite act of students accepted to pepperdine is 29, which is considered a competitive score. <\/p>\n<p>as far as percentiles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the 25th percentile for composite pepperdine act scores is 26.<\/li>\n<li>the 75th percentile for composite pepperdine act scores is 32.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>in other words, a score of 26 or lower will put you below average compared to the other applicants, while a score of 32 or higher will place you above average.<\/p>\n<p>so your sweet spot to aim for? 30 or higher!<\/p>\n<h2>more about pepperdine gpa<\/h2>\n<p>the average high school gpa of students admitted to pepperdine is 3.6, which is a b+ average. <\/p>\n<p>this means you\u2019ll need very good grades to be a strong applicant. <\/p>\n<p>depending on how your high school calculates gpa, getting high grades in honors, ap, and ib classes can help raise it, since these classes are often weighted more heavily. in fact, excelling in these challenging courses indicates to colleges that you are ready for the rigor of their classes. <\/p>\n<p>one thing to keep in mind, though, is that it\u2019s very difficult to change your gpa after your sophomore year. so if you have your eye on pepperdine, you\u2019ll have to earn a\u2019s and b\u2019s from the get-go! <\/p>\n<p>here\u2019s a breakdown of your admissions chances with various gpas:<\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-367\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-367 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<th class=\"column-1\">gpa in high school<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-2\">pepperdine freshmen accepted <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">3.75+<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">39%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">3.50 to 3.75<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">3.25 to 3.50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">21%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">3.00 to 3.25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">2.75 to 3.00\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">2.25 to 2.50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">2.25 to 2.50\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">2.00 to 2.25\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-367 from cache --><\/p>\n<p>as you can see, even with a very high gpa, your chances are still under 40% and become increasingly slim with even a small gpa drop. what this means is that having a great gpa is just one part of the pepperdine admissions equation.<\/p>\n<h2>pepperdine acceptance rate<\/h2>\n<p>pepperdine is harder to get into than ever before, as detailed in &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/pepperdine-graphic.com\/pepperdine-becomes-more-competitive-as-seaver-reports-lowest-admittance-rate-for-2019\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pepperdine becomes more competitive as seaver reports lowest admittance rate for 2019<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>according to the article, 13,718 students applied to pepperdine for the 2019-2020 academic year, of which 4,241 were admitted, a record low of a 30% admissions rate.<\/p>\n<p>director of admissions falone serna notes that there was an 11% increase in applicants this year, making the selection process more challenging.<\/p>\n<p>in the fall of 2019, pepperdine began accepting early action applications for the first time ever. according to enrollment manager kristy collins, about 1\/3 of all applications were early action, which she expects to continue.<\/p>\n<p>greater selectivity often means greater prestige, so the good news is, if you\u2019re admitted to pepperdine, you\u2019ll be getting into a school with an excellent reputation. <\/p>\n<h2>pepperdine freshman profile <\/h2>\n<p>here\u2019s a great, very comprehensive overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/seaver.pepperdine.edu\/admission\/fast-facts\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pepperdine\u2019s freshman profil<\/a>e for fall of 2019, complete with gpa and test score averages, religious affiliations, states and countries of origin, and general demographic breakdowns. this is also a valuable comparative chart of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pepperdine.edu\/oie\/institutional-research\/firsttime_freshman_profiles.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pepperdine\u2019s past freshman profiles<\/a>. these types of statistics can obviously change over time, but they\u2019ll give you a pretty good indication of who pepperdine is admitting, generally. <\/p>\n<p>here are some quick stats on pepperdine\u2019s admitted class of 2023:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>60% admitted students are female<\/li>\n<li>40% admitted students are male <\/li>\n<li>79.2% of admitted students are domestic<\/li>\n<li>11.8% of admitted students are international <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>furthermore, the ethnicity breakdown for enrolled students is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>49% white<\/li>\n<li>14% hispanic or latino<\/li>\n<li>10% asian<\/li>\n<li>13% non-resident\/alien<\/li>\n<li>8% indicated &#8220;other&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>5% black or african american<\/li>\n<li>1% race or ethnicity unknown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>other admissions requirements for pepperdine <\/h2>\n<p>so what will you actually need to formally <a href=\"https:\/\/seaver.pepperdine.edu\/admission\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">apply to pepperdine university<\/a>? here\u2019s a handy list:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>all parts of the <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.commonapp.org\/login\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">common application<\/a>, sometimes just referred to as the \u201ccommon app.\u201d as part of the common app, you will need to submit a common app essay, so here\u2019s a great resource on exactly <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/common-app-essay\/\">how to write a common app essay that will get you accepted<\/a>! <\/li>\n<li>a $65 application fee <\/li>\n<li>responses to <a href=\"https:\/\/seaver.pepperdine.edu\/admission\/application\/undergraduate\/firstyear.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">two additional pepperdine-specific prompts<\/a> that can be uploaded through the common app. <\/li>\n<li>official high school transcripts (for each school you\u2019ve attended if you\u2019ve attended more than one). <\/li>\n<li>an academic letter of recommendation from a core subject teacher (e.g. math, english, etc.) or from a school counselor. there are various ways you can <a href=\"https:\/\/seaver.pepperdine.edu\/admission\/application\/undergraduate\/firstyear.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">submit this letter<\/a>, whether electronically or through good old fashioned snail mail. <\/li>\n<li>your official sat or act scores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>you can also read more about pepperdine admissions requirements for <a href=\"https:\/\/seaver.pepperdine.edu\/admission\/application\/undergraduate\/transfer.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">transfer applicants<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pepperdine.edu\/international-students\/future-students\/undergraduate\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">international applicants<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/seaver.pepperdine.edu\/admission\/application\/reapplicant\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">re-applicants<\/a> if you fall into one of those categories.<\/p>\n<h2>pepperdine faqs<\/h2>\n<p>this is an absolutely fantastic overview of just about every faq about pepperdine that you could possibly have, and here are some other great faqs about pepperdine\u2019s admissions process, but let\u2019s take a look at a few of the most common questions about pepperdine that you may also have.<\/p>\n<h3>is pepperdine early action binding?<\/h3>\n<p>no, pepperdine is not early action binding. what this means is that if you\u2019re admitted to pepperdine after submitting an early action application, you are not required to attend.<\/p>\n<h3>does pepperdine interview?<\/h3>\n<p>no. according to pepperdine\u2019s admissions department, \u201cpepperdine does not offer evaluative interviews. admission counselors are available to meet with prospective students to discuss the university and the application process, but these discussions are not among the factors considered when applications are evaluated.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>is pepperdine need-blind?<\/h3>\n<p>yes, pepperdine is need-blind, meaning that your need (or lack thereof) for financial aid will not impact your chances of being accepted. that said, you may be eligible for financial aid, and you can read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pepperdine.edu\/admission\/financialaid\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pepperdine\u2019s tuition, cost, and financial aid<\/a> here. <\/p>\n<h2>how to get into pepperdine university<\/h2>\n<p>so, here we are. we\u2019ve reviewed all of the actual application requirements for pepperdine university, as well as the average tests scores and gpas of those admitted. if you\u2019re wondering then, just exactly how to get into pepperdine university, consider this your all-around \u201ccheat sheet\u201d to be a highly competitive candidate and increase your chances significantly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>score a 1420 or higher on your sat or a 32 or higher on your act<\/li>\n<li>earn a gpa of 3.6 or higher<\/li>\n<li>have plenty of extracurricular and volunteer activities listed, especially if you served in leadership roles <\/li>\n<li>get a very strong letter of recommendation from a teacher who knows you well and can speak to your ability, growth, and potential. here\u2019s a handy resource on <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/how-to-ask-for-a-letter-of-recommendation\/\">how to ask for a letter of recommendation<\/a> to ensure you get the best letter possible in a timely manner. <\/li>\n<li>write a strong common app essay and strong responses to the pepperdine-specific essays. strong writing goes a long way and this is your best chance to give pepperdine a sense of<strong> who you are<\/strong>, not just of your academic performance. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>and if you want advice right from the source, here\u2019s what pepperdine\u2019s admissions says about candidates: \u201cthe admission committee looks closely at an applicant&#8217;s academic record, gpa, standardized test scores, background of service and leadership, and character as exhibited in references and short answer\/personal statements.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>and of course, as always, since test scores play a large role in your application, you\u2019ll want to start studying as early as possible. check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/sat.www.catharsisit.com\/?utm_source=satblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=sathome&#038;utm_term=inline&#038;utm_content=nyu-sat-act-scores\">1-week sat free trial<\/a> as well as a great <a href=\"http:\/\/act.www.catharsisit.com\/?utm_source=actblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=acthome&#038;utm_term=inline&#038;utm_content=nyu-sat-act-scores\">1-week act free trial<\/a> to get you started!<\/p>\n<p>best of luck!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>pepperdine university is a private, christian, research-based college located in malibu california. overlooking the pacific ocean, i can\u2019t think of a more beautiful place to go to school. while you don\u2019t have to identify as any particular religion to attend pepperdine, it\u2019s worth mentioning right away that attendance requires religious participation. according to u.s news [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":267,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[215],"ppma_author":[24877],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- this site is 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