Pepperdine University application requirements

Apply by April 1, 2027 (Fall 2027 entry). Pepperdine University charges no application fee. Pepperdine University requires 6 application materials, listed below.

Deadline

Application deadline: April 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 entry.

DeadlineDate
Priority deadlineFebruary 1, 2027

What you must submit

Pepperdine University requires the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) for this application.

Tests accepted: LSAT or GRE.

Recommendation letters

Two letters of recommendation

Personal statement

Two- to four-page, double-spaced personal statement indicating reasons for wanting to study law, why Pepperdine Caruso Law, significant extracurricular/civic activities, and other information for the Committee

Fees and waivers

Pepperdine University charges no application fee.

Fee waivers: Non-refundable application fee waived for the 2027 application

Pepperdine University admissions numbers

Median LSAT
164
Fall 2025 entering class
Median GPA
3.85
Fall 2025 entering class
LSAT 25th–75th
161–167
Fall 2025 entering class
Acceptance rate
23.4%
Fall 2025 cycle
Est. annual tuition
$72,920
2025-2026 sticker

Pepperdine University admissions data · What LSAT do you need for Pepperdine University?

Requirements verified 2026-10-20 against Pepperdine University's published application instructions. Deadlines and fees change each cycle — confirm on the school's site before you submit. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class.