Pepperdine University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Pepperdine University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 164, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.85, and a 23.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 86.77%, and 93.4% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 164
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.85
- Acceptance rate 23.4%
- First-time bar passage 86.77%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 93.4%
- Resident tuition $72,920
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 163 | 3.63 | — | 87.29% | $42,840 |
| 2012 | 162 | 3.63 | — | 86.6% | $44,980 |
| 2013 | 160 | 3.59 | — | 85.56% | $46,680 |
| 2014 | 160 | 3.59 | — | 80.92% | $49,030 |
| 2015 | 159 | 3.60 | — | 78.95% | $51,180 |
| 2016 | 159 | 3.60 | — | 68.86% | $52,200 |
| 2017 | 160 | 3.62 | 41.89% | — | $54,260 |
| 2018 | 160 | 3.63 | 36.28% | 66.22% | $55,830 |
| 2019 | 161 | 3.66 | 29.81% | 68.45% | $57,500 |
| 2020 | 162 | 3.68 | 28.2% | 82.94% | $59,280 |
| 2021 | 164 | 3.80 | 24.97% | 78.57% | $61,210 |
| 2022 | 164 | 3.85 | 27.68% | 86.87% | $63,660 |
| 2023 | 164 | 3.86 | 28.18% | 79.5% | $67,450 |
| 2024 | 164 | 3.85 | 28.44% | 83.33% | $69,950 |
| 2025 | 164 | 3.85 | 23.36% | 86.77% | $72,920 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2020, from 68.45% to 82.94% (+14.5 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 161–167, with a median of 164.
- Resident tuition moved from $42,840 in 2011 to $72,920 in 2025 (+70%).
- Of 183 graduates, 93.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 14.7% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 8.7 points above the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Baylor University School of Law · University of Colorado School of Law · Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law · University of Iowa School of Law · University of Maryland School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Pepperdine University School of Law?
Pepperdine University School of Law's median LSAT is 164. The middle 50% scored 161–167.
What is Pepperdine University School of Law's bar passage rate?
86.77% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 91.12% within two years.
How much does Pepperdine University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $72,920 per year, $72,920 non-resident. Median grant: $30,000.
What are Pepperdine University School of Law's employment outcomes?
93.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 14.7% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Pepperdine University School of Law?
Pepperdine University School of Law admitted 23.4% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.