Pepperdine University School of Law General Information
Pepperdine University School of Law is a ABA-accredited law school located in Malibu, CA. It was founded in 1971 and has a total enrollment of 929 students.
| Established | 1971 (55 years ago) |
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| Address | 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA |
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| School Type | Private (not-for-profit) |
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| Tuition & Fees | $76,120 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 23.36% |
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| LSAT / GPA | 164 / 3.85 |
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| Population | 929 Students |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 (142 Faculty Members) |
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Law Tuition & Fees
The law school tuition & fees of Pepperdine University School of Law are $73,550.
Pepperdine University School of Law Tuition Trends
The tuition & fees of Pepperdine University School of Law has increased by 27.8% since 2020.
Pepperdine University School of Law Tuition Trends
| Tuition & Fees |
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| 2021 | $57,560 |
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| 2022 | $61,270 |
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| 2023 | $64,220 |
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| 2024 | $68,046 |
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| 2025 | $70,556 |
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| 2026 | $73,550 |
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Acceptance Rate & Yield
The acceptance rate of Pepperdine University School of Law is 23.36% where 998 students accepted out of 4,272 applicants.
The yield rate is 22.34% with 223 students enrolling.
Pepperdine University School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
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| Applicants | 4,272 |
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| Admitted | 998 |
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| Enrolled | 223 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 23.36% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 22.34% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 4 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 227 |
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Pepperdine University School of Law Admission Trends
The acceptance rate of Pepperdine University School of Law has decreased by 23.33% since 2016. The yield rate has increased by 3.77%.
Pepperdine University School of Law Acceptance Rate & Yield Trends
| Acceptance Rate | Yield |
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| 2017 | 46.69% | 18.58% |
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| 2018 | 41.89% | 17.70% |
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| 2019 | 36.28% | 14.23% |
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| 2020 | 29.81% | 20.87% |
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| 2021 | 28.20% | 18.20% |
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| 2022 | 24.97% | 18.17% |
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| 2023 | 27.68% | 17.02% |
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| 2024 | 28.18% | 17.62% |
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| 2025 | 28.44% | 16.41% |
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| 2026 | 23.36% | 22.34% |
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LSAT Scores
The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 164 for the academic year 2025-2026.
Pepperdine University School of Law LSAT Scores Trends
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
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| 2017 | 154 | 159 | 162 |
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| 2018 | 154 | 160 | 162 |
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| 2019 | 155 | 160 | 161 |
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| 2020 | 157 | 161 | 163 |
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| 2021 | 159 | 162 | 164 |
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| 2022 | 159 | 164 | 166 |
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| 2023 | 159 | 164 | 166 |
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| 2024 | 159 | 164 | 166 |
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| 2025 | 159 | 164 | 165 |
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| 2026 | 161 | 164 | 167 |
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GPA Trends
The average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.85 for the academic year 2025-2026.
Pepperdine University School of Law GPA Trends
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
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| 2017 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.71 |
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| 2018 | 3.27 | 3.62 | 3.73 |
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| 2019 | 3.35 | 3.63 | 3.79 |
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| 2020 | 3.29 | 3.66 | 3.79 |
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| 2021 | 3.4 | 3.68 | 3.78 |
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| 2022 | 3.48 | 3.8 | 3.91 |
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| 2023 | 3.54 | 3.85 | 3.93 |
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| 2024 | 3.48 | 3.86 | 3.93 |
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| 2025 | 3.49 | 3.85 | 3.94 |
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| 2026 | 3.61 | 3.85 | 3.94 |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
The bar exam pass rate is 86.77% for the first time exam takers from Pepperdine University School of Law.
Pepperdine University School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 187 |
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| First-time Takers | 189
14 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 12 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 164 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 86.77% |
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| Average Pass Rate at California Law Schools | 78.03% |
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First-year Enrollment
227 first-time students have enrolled in Pepperdine University School of Law.
By gender, 101 male and 126 female first-time students newly enrolled.
First-year Student Population Pepperdine University School of Law | 2025 | 2026 |
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| Total | 190 | 227 |
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| Men | 83 | 101 |
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| Women | 106 | 126 |
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Law Schools in California
There are 18 law schools that are approved and accredited by ABA in California.